Louisville, KY
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Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Louisville, Kentucky Summary

Life in Louisville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Louisville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Louisville:

  • The population in Louisville is 630,260.

  • The median home value in Louisville is $174,400.

  • The median income in Louisville is $58,357.

  • The cost of living in Louisville is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Louisville is $931.

  • The unemployment rate in Louisville is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Louisville is 15.2%.

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 94 100
Services 103 105 100
Groceries 91 97 100
Health 95 79 100
Housing 79 75 100
Transportation 103 102 100
Utilities 94 106 100

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Population over time in Louisville

Year Population % Change
2021 618,733 0.3%
2020 617,032 0.3%
2019 615,478 0.6%
2018 611,573 0.5%
2017 608,732 0.5%
2016 605,762 0.7%
2015 601,611 0.7%
2014 597,231 0.8%
2013 592,529 0.9%
2012 586,994 -

Race / Ethnicity in Louisville

White
63.8% (402,197)
African American
23.5% (148,035)
American Indian
0.1% (421)
Asian
2.7% (16,924)
Hawaiian
0.1% (341)
Other
0.4% (2,526)
Two Or More
3.0% (18,669)
Hispanic
6.5% (41,147)
Race Louisville KY USA
White 63.8% 83.6% 59.4%
African American 23.5% 7.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.7% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 6.5% 3.9% 18.4%

Gender in Louisville

Female
51.4% (323,679)
Male
48.6% (306,581)
Gender Louisville KY USA
Female 51.4% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 48.6% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Louisville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (18,907)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (44,118)
High School / GED
28.0% (176,472)
Some College
22.0% (138,657)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (50,420)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (119,749)
Master's Degree
9.0% (56,723)
Professional Degree
2.0% (12,605)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (12,605)
Education Louisville KY USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 15.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Louisville, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
6.6% (4,182,449)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (2,897,761)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (5,562,498)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (6,006,784)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (8,390,083)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (11,685,672)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (7,726,466)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.3% (9,040,496)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (3,800,514)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (3,733,272)
Income Louisville KY USA
Less than $10,000 6.6% 7.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 5.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 9.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 13.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 17.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.3% 14.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 5.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 4.9% 9.5%

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