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Okolona

Kentucky · Louisville · 25,378 residents · 7.5 sq mi
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The short version

Okolona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $196,590. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Okolona; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,378
Population density
3,384 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,162
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,295
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,590
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,042
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(11,128)
Black27%(6,859)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(5,813)
Asian2%(495)
Other4.3%(1,083)
Diversity Score85%(21,572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(11,128)
Black27%(6,859)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(5,813)
Asian2%(495)
Other4.3%(1,083)
Diversity Score85%(21,572)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
25.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky?

Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky has about 25,378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky earns about $54,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky expensive?

In Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $196,590, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 18.0% of people in Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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