What is the population of Loretto, Nebraska?

Loretto has a population of approximately 99 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Loretto, Nebraska located?

Loretto is located in Nebraska, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.7634°, -98.0817°.

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Loretto

Total population

Median home value

51.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

Land area0.73 km²

Weather60°F · Areas Of Fog

Coordinates41.76°, -98.08°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Area

0.73 km²

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Overview

Loretto is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Boone County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had a population of 50.

History & geography

History

Loretto was originally called Loran, in honor of Loran Clark, a pioneer settler, but when it was discovered another town of that name already existed elsewhere in the state, it was renamed Loretto in order to avoid repetition. The present name is after Loreto, in Italy. A post office was established at Loretto in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971. A state bank named Loretto State Bank was established in 1909. At its peak in the 1920s Loretto was also home to a cheese factory, several general stores, a butcher shop, and hotel.

Geography

Loretto is located in north-central Boone County along Beaver Creek, a tributary of the Loup River. Nebraska Highway 14 passes through the CDP, leading southeast to Albion, the county seat, and north to Petersburg. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Loretto CDP has a total area of , all land.

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