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40208

Louisville, KY

Total Population
15,126
Median Household Income
$34,206
Median Home Value
$124,300
Median Rent
$871

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$34,206
100% above state median
Home Value
$124,300
100.1% above state median
Rent
$871
100% above state median
Median Age
22.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Louisville, KY 40208

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Louisville, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

34.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 22.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 33.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$34,206
-54.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.26 people

Total Households
5,130
Family Households
16.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
39.4%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
19.9%
#3 Industry
Finance
19.6%
Total Employed Residents:2,918

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
12.5%
838 workers
Public Transit
4.8%
323 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,711
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (12.5% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.9%
7,856 employed
Labor Force
8,598
693 unemployed
Median Age
22.1 years
Per Capita Income
$18,969
Poverty Rate
33.5%

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