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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Louisa

Virginia · 1,401 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 $29,519. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value is $99,300. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,401
+29%since 1990
from 1,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
771 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 599 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+1%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9531K2K2K3K1990201020202024Louisa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,519
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,664 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,763
+51%since 1990
from $11,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$502
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
38.7%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
61.3% rent
3.4
−9%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(901)
Black16%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score36.5%(398)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(931)
Black29.3%(411)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0.7%(10)
Diversity Score56.2%(787)
56
+54%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa, Virginia?

Louisa, Virginia has about 1,401 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Louisa, Virginia?

The typical household in Louisa, Virginia earns about $29,519 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa, Virginia?

About 19.5% 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 18.7% of people in Louisa, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisa, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisa, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 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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