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Louisville

Illinois · 1,139 residents · 0.828 sq mi
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Louisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,969. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,300. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
−8%since 2000
from 1,242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,376 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9731K1K1K2K1990201020202024Louisville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,969
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,642
+27%since 2000
from $13,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,233)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,109)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2%(22)
Diversity Score9%(102)
Diversity Score
9
+459%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisville, Illinois?

Louisville, Illinois has about 1,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisville, Illinois?

The typical household in Louisville, Illinois earns about $32,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisville, Illinois expensive?

In Louisville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Louisville, Illinois?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Louisville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisville, Illinois?

About 25.5% of people in Louisville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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