CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Louisa County

Iowa · 10,837 residents · 401.777 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Louisa County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,034. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,837
−11%since 2000
from 12,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+17%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Louisa County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,034
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,086 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,762
+69%since 2000
from $17,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Louisa County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(10,529)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,537)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(3,483)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(8,485)
Black0.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,728)
Asian2.4%(265)
Other1.6%(175)
Diversity Score43.4%(4,706)
Segregation Score37.4%(4,050)
Diversity Score
43
+52%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Louisa County

Nome Census Area
Pop 9,830
Cumberland County
Pop 10,208
Jasper County
Pop 9,032
Boise County
Pop 8,545
Places similar to Louisa County
Head to head

Compare Louisa County to nearby counties

LOUISA COUNTY VS
Muscatine County
Income$69,396+10%
Home value$182,100+69%
Population41,853+302%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LOUISA COUNTY VS
Des Moines County
Income$62,928same
Home value$136,500+27%
Population38,077+266%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LOUISA COUNTY VS
Henry County
Income$67,436+7%
Home value$164,300+52%
Population19,349+86%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LOUISA COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$75,647+20%
Home value$203,900+89%
Population22,667+118%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa County, Iowa?

Louisa County, Iowa has about 10,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisa County, Iowa?

The typical household in Louisa County, Iowa earns about $63,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisa County, Iowa expensive?

In Louisa County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $107,900, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa County, Iowa?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Louisa County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisa County, Iowa?

About 9.1% of people in Louisa County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisa County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisa County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 755 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

3 census tracts
Census Tract 4502Census Tract 4503Census Tract 4501
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 52738ZIP 52653ZIP 52640ZIP 52739ZIP 52752ZIP 52737
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Iowa
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →