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Louisville

Alabama · 386 residents (2025 est.) · 2.748 sq mi
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Louisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,439. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−15%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+19%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:386 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3624625626627621990201020202024Louisville
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,439
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,859 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,452
+132%since 2000
from $13,151 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−21%since 2010
from 0.517 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$530
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Louisville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(317)
Black40.7%(249)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(422)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(229)
Black37.1%(192)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other16.4%(85)
Diversity Score80%(414)
Diversity Score
80
+16%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+87%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2016
from 13.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisville, Alabama?

Louisville, Alabama has about 518 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisville, Alabama?

The typical household in Louisville, Alabama earns about $44,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisville, Alabama expensive?

In Louisville, Alabama, the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Louisville, Alabama?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Louisville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisville, Alabama?

About 16.8% of people in Louisville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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