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Louisa

Kentucky · 2,679 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 $29,167. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,679
+33%since 2000
from 2,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,195 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Louisa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,690 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,878
+25%since 2000
from $16,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
56.0% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+42%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,986)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,561)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(43)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score6.5%(174)
Diversity Score
6
+226%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa, Kentucky?

Louisa, Kentucky has about 2,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisa, Kentucky?

The typical household in Louisa, Kentucky earns about $29,167 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa, Kentucky?

About 14.1% 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 28.3% 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 689 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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