Louisa County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 39,980 #1,205 / 3,222
63th
Median Household Income $86,689 +15.4% #383 / 3,222
88th
Median Age 44.8 years +15.2% #780 / 3,222
76th
Median Home Value $315,300 +11.8% #551 / 3,222
83th
Median Gross Rent $1,220 +4.9% #507 / 3,222
84th
Poverty Rate 10.0% -20.4% #799 / 3,222
75th

Demographics

Louisa County has a population of 39,980, making it the #1,205 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.5%
Native Born
4.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Louisa County is $86,689, ranking #383 out of 3,222 counties — 15.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$86,689 +15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #383 of 3,222
88th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,158 +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #464 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.0% −20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #799 of 3,222
75th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,452 of 3,222
24th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.7% −12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #789 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
39.0 min +41.4% vs nat'l
Rank #87 of 3,222
97th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Louisa County is $315,300 (+11.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,220/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.

Median Home Value
$315,300 +11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #551 of 3,222
83th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,220 +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #507 of 3,222
84th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.2% +27.7% vs nat'l
Rank #332 of 3,222
90th percentile
82.2% Homeownership

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Health

94.6% of residents in Louisa County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.

94.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6% +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #797 of 3,222
75th percentile

About Louisa County, Virginia

Louisa County, Virginia has a total population of 39,980, making it the 1,205th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Louisa County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Louisa County is $86,689, which ranks #383 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Louisa County is $315,300, 11.8% above the national median. Renters in Louisa County pay a median gross rent of $1,220 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Louisa County, 29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.0 min.

Louisa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.5%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).

All data for Louisa County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.