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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Louisa County

Virginia · 25,627 residents · 495.078 sq mi
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Louisa County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,402. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $96,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

25,627
+26%since 1990
from 20,325 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+11%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K24K30K36K42K1990201020202024Louisa County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,402
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,169 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,479
+57%since 1990
from $12,390 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$504
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $399 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
18.5% rent
2.4
−1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(14,911)
Black25.7%(5,233)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(92)
Asian0.2%(47)
Diversity Score50.1%(10,185)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(19,517)
Black21.5%(5,507)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(182)
Asian0.2%(63)
Diversity Score44.5%(11,401)
44
−11%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa County, Virginia?

Louisa County, Virginia has about 25,627 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Louisa County, Virginia earns about $39,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisa County, Virginia expensive?

In Louisa County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa County, Virginia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Louisa County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisa County, Virginia?

About 10.2% of people in Louisa County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisa County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisa County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,302 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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