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Louisa County

Virginia · 37,596 residents · 495.078 sq mi
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Louisa County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,027. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,596
+47%since 2000
from 25,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K30K36K42K1990201020202024Louisa County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,027
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,402 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,894
+84%since 2000
from $19,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+44%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(19,517)
Black21.5%(5,507)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(182)
Asian0.2%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(11,401)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(28,535)
Black14.3%(5,365)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,365)
Asian0.7%(251)
Other4.2%(1,574)
Diversity Score48%(18,046)
Segregation Score22.2%(8,328)
Diversity Score
48
+8%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisa County, Virginia?

Louisa County, Virginia has about 37,596 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Louisa County, Virginia earns about $67,027 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 $234,700, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Louisa County, Virginia?

About 25.2% 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 11.4% 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 17,271 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9503.03Census Tract 9503.02
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 23093ZIP 23024ZIP 22942ZIP 23117
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