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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Louisa

Virginia · 1,088 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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Louisa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,664. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 313 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $68,700. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,088
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
599 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9531K2K2K3K1990201020202024Louisa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,664
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,519 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,778
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,763 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$359
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $502 in 2000
US average: $450
48.2%
+9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.7% in 2000
51.8% rent
3.7
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(931)
Black29.3%(411)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(787)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(901)
Black16%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(13)
Diversity Score36.5%(398)
37
−35%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.6%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Louisa, Virginia?

Louisa, Virginia has about 1,088 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Louisa, Virginia?

The typical household in Louisa, Virginia earns about $18,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisa, Virginia expensive?

In Louisa, Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa, Virginia?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Louisa, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisa, Virginia?

About 18.3% of people in Louisa, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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