Louisa County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Louisa County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Louisa County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Louisa County, Virginia. The estimated population of Louisa County, Virginia is 37,136 people, with a median age of 44.9.

We can look at the total population in Louisa County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,136
+1.31%
+6.67%
2020
36,654
+1.7%
-
2019
36,040
+1.87%
-
2018
35,380
+1.63%
-
2017
34,813
 - -

Population of Louisa County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.8%
77.4%
 -0.78%
Black/African American
13.7%
15.1%
 -9.27%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
2.6%
 +26.92%
Asian
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
3.3%
 +60.61%
Other
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Louisa County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.9 -0.88% 44.3 -0.89% 46.3 0%
2020 45.3 +1.12% 44.7 +1.36% 46.3 +1.54%
2019 44.8 +0.22% 44.1 +0.23% 45.6 +0.88%
2018 44.7 +0.45% 44 +0.92% 45.2 +0.44%
2017 44.5 - 43.6 - 45 -

The median age of Louisa County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,946 +12.29% 2,051 -1.56% 2,179 2,012
10 to 19 1,945 +5.34% 1,922 +2.24% 2,003 1,959
20 to 29 1,795 +10.52% 1,881 +2.41% 1,990 1,926
30 to 39 1,958 -1.62% 1,951 +7.06% 1,921 2,091
40 to 49 2,208 +9.57% 2,308 +0.51% 2,421 2,312
50 to 59 2,764 -2.55% 2,846 +4.67% 2,684 2,974
60 to 69 2,723 +20.45% 2,774 +11.16% 3,318 3,080
70+ 1,668 +13.99% 2,073 +13.44% 1,903 2,363

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Louisa County, Virginia is $70,974.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Louisa County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,615.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,998.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,580.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Louisa County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Louisa County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Louisa County, Virginia is currently $95,567.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.53% of households in Louisa County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Louisa County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Louisa County is $38,360.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Louisa County by the total population of Louisa County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Louisa County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Louisa County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Louisa County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Louisa County over the age of 16 is 30,428.

Of those people, a total of 60.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Louisa County is 56.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,445 47.80% 13.30%
20 to 24 years 1,852 82.00% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 2,064 75.50% 13.10%
30 to 34 years 2,088 80.80% 13.80%
35 to 44 years 4,453 86.10% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 4,875 77.40% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 2,987 64.60% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 3,331 61.50% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 4,799 22.70% 3.80%
75 years and over 2,534 12.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Louisa County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 24,204 61.30% 5.40%
Black or African American 4,529 56.80% 7.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 66 57.60% 13.20%
Asian 147 33.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 329 65.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,153 64.80% 17.40%
Hispanic or Latino 833 80.80% 1.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,808 61.00% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Louisa County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Louisa County is 17,315, with median earnings of $41,533.00.

Women in Louisa County, Virginia earning approximately 74.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,315 $41,533.00
Male 8,924 $47,434.00
Female 8,391 $35,510.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,751 $57,583.00
Business and Financial 901 $77,432.00
Computer and Mathematical 345 $66,343.00
Architecture and Engineering 347 $57,011.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $87,375.00
Community and Social Service 247 $54,464.00
Legal 126 $46,300.00
Educational and Library 845 $52,776.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 150 $40,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,361 $64,884.00
Healthcare Support 614 $24,031.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 210 $78,409.00
Law Enforcement 168 $65,978.00
Food Preparation and Serving 690 $16,820.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 802 $26,105.00
Personal Care and Service 465 $16,042.00
Sales 1,885 $27,055.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,268 $35,366.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 139 $14,913.00
Construction and Extraction 771 $53,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 848 $53,367.00
Production 1,054 $39,023.00
Transportation and Material Moving 663 $42,566.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,047 $65,986.00 704 $53,867.00
Business and Financial 549 $76,523.00 352 $83,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 223 $66,042.00 122 $66,429.00
Architecture and Engineering 310 $56,724.00 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $0.00 37 $7,202.00
Community and Social Service 39 $65,938.00 208 $52,317.00
Legal 92 $30,500.00 34 $0.00
Educational and Library 170 $54,545.00 675 $52,567.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $52,981.00 59 $9,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 288 $73,036.00 1,073 $61,808.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 590 $24,643.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 178 $80,900.00 32 $24,107.00
Law Enforcement 168 $65,978.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 320 $14,250.00 370 $23,229.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 566 $26,103.00 236 $26,111.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $11,068.00 362 $19,900.00
Sales 861 $41,225.00 1,024 $19,219.00
Office and Administrative Support 417 $37,981.00 1,851 $35,022.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $30,208.00 66 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 730 $50,417.00 41 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 848 $53,367.00 0 $0.00
Production 764 $41,071.00 290 $15,811.00
Transportation and Material Moving 538 $56,563.00 125 $6,603.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,192 households in Louisa County, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,148 families in Louisa County with an average family size of 3.04 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,441 424 1,283 4,044
Average Household Size 3.02 4.78 3.38 1.27
Total Families 8,441 424 1,283 0
Average Household Size 3 3.76 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 10,148 families in Louisa County, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Louisa County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,409 housing units in Louisa County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,192 81.52%
Vacant 3,217 18.48%

13.10% of the total 17,409 housing units in Louisa County are rental units. This is approximately 2,280 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,498 are occupied by the owner - or 66.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Louisa County is $1,046.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Louisa County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    414
  • Less than $500
    215
  • $500 to $999
    835
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    782
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    366
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    43
  • $3,000 or more
    30

Property Value

The median value of a property in Louisa County is $239,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Louisa County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    339
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    484
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,317
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,162
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,482
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,476
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    961
  • $1,000,000 or more
    277

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Louisa County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Louisa County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    970
  • 1940 to 1949
    157
  • 1950 to 1959
    877
  • 1960 to 1969
    671
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,697
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,191
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,571
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,321
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,872
  • 2014 or later
    82

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Louisa County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    636
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,726
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,927
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,903

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Louisa County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Louisa County that commute to work in a particular way.

35.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Louisa County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    329
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,047
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    988
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,346
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,359
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    970
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,345
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,061
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,121
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,903
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,288
  • 90 or more minutes
    598

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Louisa County, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Louisa County, Virginia

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