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Louisa

Virginia · 1,555 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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Louisa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,555
+11%since 2000
from 1,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
856 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9531K2K2K3K1990201020202024Louisa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,519 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,225
+42%since 2000
from $17,763 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(960)
Black27.1%(421)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(116)
Asian1.5%(23)
Other2.5%(39)
Diversity Score67.7%(1,053)
Diversity Score
68
+20%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% 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
15.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa, Virginia?

Louisa, Virginia has about 1,555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisa, Virginia?

The typical household in Louisa, Virginia earns about $41,875 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 $221,800, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa, Virginia?

About 21.5% 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 16.4% 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 467 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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