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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Louisa

Kentucky · 2,018 residents · 2.242 sq mi
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Louisa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,690. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,300. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,018
+1%since 1990
from 1,990 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.5%(110)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96%(121)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.3%(128)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.7%(135)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.6%(153)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.5%(253)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.4%(270)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.8%(258)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.1%(224)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.1%(184)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.4%(129)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(53)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,690
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,977 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,746
+60%since 1990
from $10,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
32.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
48.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,947)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.4%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,986)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
American10.5%(271)
Irish10.2%(262)
English9.4%(243)
German5.2%(134)
French1.7%(43)
Scottish1.4%(35)
Czech0.7%(17)
Polish0.6%(16)
Italian0.6%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(15)
Belgian0.2%(6)
Bulgarian0.2%(4)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Norwegian0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.1%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26%(176)
Married57.4%(388)
Widowed3.4%(23)
Divorced13.2%(89)
Women 15+
Never married16.8%(159)
Married45%(427)
Widowed21.1%(200)
Divorced17.2%(163)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa, Kentucky?

Louisa, Kentucky has about 2,018 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Louisa, Kentucky?

The typical household in Louisa, Kentucky earns about $16,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisa, Kentucky expensive?

In Louisa, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa, Kentucky?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Louisa, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisa, Kentucky?

About 32.8% of people in Louisa, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisa, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisa, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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