Louisville, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Louisville, Kentucky Info Snack

Population
618,733
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
15.2%
Median Home
$165,400
Median Income
$54,929
Median Rent
$878

Louisville SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8

Louisville, KY Cost Of Living

95
Louisville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Louisville Kentucky National Average
Overall 95 90 100
Services 103 103 100
Groceries 91 90 100
Health 95 88 100
Housing 79 70 100
Transportation 103 98 100
Utilities 94 102 100

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Population over time in Louisville

Year Population % Change
2020 618,733 0.3%
2019 617,032 0.3%
2018 615,478 0.6%
2017 611,573 0.5%
2016 608,732 0.5%
2015 605,762 0.7%
2014 601,611 0.7%
2013 597,231 0.8%
2012 592,529 0.9%
2011 586,994 -

Race / Ethnicity in Louisville

White
64.5% (399,242)
African American
23.7% (146,616)
American Indian
0.1% (537)
Asian
2.6% (16,309)
Hawaiian
0.1% (439)
Other
0.4% (2,487)
Two Or More
2.5% (15,332)
Hispanic
6.1% (37,771)
Race Louisville KY USA
White 64.5% 84.1% 60.1%
African American 23.7% 8.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.1% 3.8% 18.2%

Gender in Louisville

Female
51.6% (319,274)
Male
48.4% (299,458)
Gender Louisville KY USA
Female 51.6% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 48.4% 49.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Louisville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (24,749)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (43,311)
High School / GED
28.0% (173,245)
Some College
23.0% (142,308)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (49,498)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (111,371)
Master's Degree
9.0% (55,685)
Professional Degree
2.0% (12,374)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (6,187)
Education Louisville KY USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Louisville, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
7.0% (4,340,502)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (2,956,998)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (5,826,743)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (6,444,638)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (8,397,619)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (11,534,529)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (7,670,351)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (8,251,624)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (3,504,107)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (2,946,183)
Income Louisville KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.0% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 5.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 10.4% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 10.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 18.0% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 13.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 4.5% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 4.2% 8.3%

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