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Louisa

Virginia · 1,987 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 $35,515. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,000. Households here earn about 54% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,987
+42%since 2000
from 1,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9531K2K2K3K1990201020202024Louisa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,515
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,519 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,921
+68%since 2000
from $17,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
62.5% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(1,195)
Black24.2%(481)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(137)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other5.3%(105)
Diversity Score69%(1,371)
Diversity Score
69
+23%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa, Virginia?

Louisa, Virginia has about 1,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisa, Virginia?

The typical household in Louisa, Virginia earns about $35,515 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 $198,000, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa, Virginia?

About 24.9% 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 19.8% 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 899 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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