Louisville, KY Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Louisville?
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There are 747,032 residents in Louisville, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.58% are males and 51.42% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.29% of the resident pool in Louisville, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.86%. Additionally, 4.85% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 631,721 people in Louisville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 631,721 people in Louisville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 747,032 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 362,927 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 384,105 | -0.5% |
Male population 48.58%
Female population 51.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 2.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 674,521 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 36,288 | 0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 36,223 | 1.7% |
Citizen US Born 90.29%
Citizen not US Born 4.86%
Not Citizen 4.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,108 | -4.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 71,307 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,182 | -5.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 19,269 | 3.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 631,721 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 9.67%
Moved from Same State 1.65%
Moved from Different State 2.61%
Same House as Last Year 85.65%
What are the employment statistics in Louisville?
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White-collar workers make up 75.01% of the working population in Louisville, while blue-collar employees account for 24.99%. There are also 29,266 entrepreneurs in Louisville (7.77% of the workforce); 272,119 workers employed in private companies (72.27%); and 40,535 people working in governmental institutions (10.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 282,411 | 0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 94,102 | -0.5% |
White Collar 75.01%
Blue Collar 24.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 29,266 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 272,119 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 40,535 | 3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 34,594 | 5.0% |
Self Employees 7.77%
Private Companies 72.27%
Governmental Workers 10.77%
Not for Profit Companies 9.19%
How many households are there in Louisville?
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There are a total of 312,558 households in Louisville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.68% of these Louisville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.32%. Additionally, 26.99% of households have children and 73.01% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 312,558 | 1.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.6% |
| Family Households | 183,408 | 0.1% |
| Non-family Households | 129,150 | 2.5% |
Family Households 58.68%
Non-family Households 41.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 84,371 | -2.2% |
| Households without Children | 228,187 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 26.99%
Households without Children 73.01%
What are the median and average incomes in Louisville?
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The average annual household income in Louisville is $96,551, while the median household income sits at $65,457 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,832, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $78,602. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,429 and $50,399, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,551 | 7.3% |
| Median Household Income | $65,457 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 100,110 | 1.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 622,637 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Louisville?
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There are 339,413 housing units in Louisville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 312,558 occupied housing units in Louisville, 61.75% are owner-occupied, while 38.25% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.38% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $213,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,111 per month in Louisville.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.38% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $213,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,111 per month in Louisville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 339,413 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | -0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 46,498 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 23,324 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 51,265 | -0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 46,572 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 51,410 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26,483 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 36,720 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 34,756 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 20,995 | 9.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,390 | 159.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 312,558 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 193,002 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 119,556 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 61.75%
Renter Occupied 38.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 126,187 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 66,815 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $213,200 | 19.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $197,050 | 23.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,111 | 8.1% |
With Mortgage 65.38%
Without Mortgage 34.62%
What is the level of education in Louisville?
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Approximately 32.47% of the population in Louisville holds a high school degree (that's 196,562 residents), while 25.51% have attained a college certificate (154,432 locals) and 19.44% have a bachelor's degree (117,659 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 15,408 | -0.2% |
| Some High School | 196,562 | -1.1% |
| Some College | 154,432 | -1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 46,306 | 1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 117,659 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 74,980 | 4.0% |
No High School 2.55%
Some High School 32.47%
Some College 25.51%
Associate Degree 7.65%
Bachelor's Degree 19.44%
Graduate Degree 12.39%
What is the marital status of Louisville residents?
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A total of 218,599 people in Louisville have never been married (which represents 35.12% of the total population), while 276,364 of them are wedded (44.4%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 11,812 (1.9%) and 77,432 (12.44%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 218,599 | 1.4% |
| Married | 276,364 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 11,812 | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 38,169 | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 77,432 | -1.5% |
Never Married 35.12%
Married 44.4%
Separated 1.9%
Widowed 6.13%
Divorced 12.44%
What are the most common means of transportation in Louisville?
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The top three means of transportation people in Louisville use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 310,396 residents commute by car, 7,225 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 6,306 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 310,396 | -1.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,225 | -13.9% |
| Railroad | 17 | -74.2% |
| Bicycle | 954 | -2.2% |
| Motorcycle | 148 | 7.2% |
| TaxiCab | 533 | 33.2% |
| Walk | 6,306 | -0.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Louisville by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40202 | 7,340 | 3,147 | $26,643.00 | $56,871.00 |
| 40203 | 17,964 | 9,162 | $30,739.00 | $48,118.00 |
| 40207 | 29,014 | 13,715 | $97,754.00 | $144,750.00 |
| 40208 | 15,126 | 5,130 | $34,206.00 | $49,805.00 |
| 40209 | 515 | 266 | $50,787.00 | $45,203.00 |
| 40210 | 14,980 | 5,682 | $34,440.00 | $44,767.00 |
| 40211 | 21,135 | 9,028 | $31,530.00 | $47,381.00 |
| 40204 | 14,362 | 7,678 | $65,457.00 | $97,965.00 |
| 40205 | 24,890 | 10,529 | $94,253.00 | $125,520.00 |
| 40206 | 20,315 | 10,522 | $69,241.00 | $101,617.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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