Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Louisa, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,580

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.9%2,527

Two or More

1.9%49

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%111

High School Diploma

36%618

Some College (<1 yr)

8%138

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%151

Associate's Degree

5.9%102

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%264

Master's Degree

6.5%111

Professional Degree

1.2%20

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$120,500

Median Renti

$488

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%582

Renter-Occupied

41.8%418

Total Units

1,130

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%17

$50K–$100K

26.5%154

$100K–$150K

30.8%179

$150K–$200K

18.7%109

$200K–$300K

4.8%28

$300K–$500K

16.3%95

Rent Distribution

Under $500

199

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%29

2000–2009

20.3%229

1990–1999

6.7%76

1980–1989

22.5%254

1970–1979

13.6%154

1960–1969

14.7%166

1950–1959

2.4%27

1940–1949

1.7%19

1939 or earlier

15.6%176

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.6%636

Utility Gas

34.1%341

No Fuel

1.9%19

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,000

Mean Household Incomei

$72,040

Per Capita Incomei

$28,965

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

11.1%

Labor Forcei

1,022

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%55

$10K–$15K

16.4%164

$15K–$20K

2.5%25

$20K–$25K

5.3%53

$25K–$30K

9.9%99

$30K–$35K

8%80

$35K–$40K

2.4%24

$40K–$45K

4.1%41

$45K–$50K

0.6%6

$50K–$60K

5.4%54

$60K–$75K

6.6%66

$75K–$100K

13%130

$100K–$125K

11.7%117

$125K–$150K

0.7%7

$150K–$200K

2.1%21

$200K+

5.8%58

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

104

Residentsi

133

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers82 homes73% occupied$353/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC22 homes99% occupied$371/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

70.8%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

23.4%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

4.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

60.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.4% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

849

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

909

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

83(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured