Louisa city, Kentucky
City
Population: 2,645
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Kentucky , Kentucky
Census Bureau data for Louisa city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Louisa city
- What is the median household income in Louisa city?
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The median household income in Louisa city is $41,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Louisa city?
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The poverty rate in Louisa city is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Louisa city?
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$144,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Louisa city?
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The median gross rent in Louisa city is $444 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Louisa city residents have a college degree?
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20.1% of adults in Louisa city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
2,645
Median Age
33.0
Female
53.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 96.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,250
±$26,071
-$21,167 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$85,499
Median Family Income
$73,482
Poverty Rate
13.6%
+1.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
24.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
35.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.8%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,139
Owner-Occupied
61.5%
Renter-Occupied
38.5%
Vacancy Rate
17.3%
Median Home Value
$144,900
-$47,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$444
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
27.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.1%
-6.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.1%
Some College / Associate
20.4%
Less Than High School
10.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
+3.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.3%
Self-Employed
1.4%
Government Workers
37.8%
Private For-Profit
60.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.0 min
Drove Alone
86.1%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
942
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 26.8%
Working age (18–64): 73.2%
65 and over: 18.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.9%
With a Disability
24.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.2%
Uninsured
5.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.8%
Has a Computer
80.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023