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Loretto, TN


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Loretto, Tennessee

Loretto, Tennessee, in Lawrence county, is 41 miles NW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. About 1,665 people people live in Loretto.

The People and Families of Loretto

In Loretto, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Loretto had a median family income of $35,952.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Loretto.

Loretto Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Loretto, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Loretto, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Loretto, TN

Comparing Loretto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime35
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