Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY

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2023 Population

627,210

0.312% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.7

0.528% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.1%

3.07% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$64,731

2.56% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$221,500

8.15% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

311,836

0.724% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY had a population of 627k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $64,731. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY declined from 629,176 to 627,210, a −0.312% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,114 to $64,731, a 2.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (61%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.42%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%).

None of the households in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY are Galen College of Nursing-Louisville (156471) (1,166 degrees awarded in 2022), Empire Beauty School-Dixie (43 degrees), and American College of Barbering (42 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was $221,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.6%.

Most people in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY is home to a population of 627k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.5% of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY residents were born outside of the country (59.6k people).

In 2023, there were 2.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (382k people) in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 147k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 27.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2023 Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.5% of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
382k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 2.06k
Two+ (Hispanic)
27.7k ± 2.1k

8.65%

Hispanic Population

54.2k people

8.65% of the people in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY are hispanic (54.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
28,651 ± 4,142 people
Cuba
14,970 ± 2,999 people
India
12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

Foreign-Born Population

9.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

59.6k people

8.45%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

53.2k people

As of 2023, 9.5% of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY residents (59.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was 8.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,579 ± 806
Gulf War (2001-)
6,424 ± 828
Gulf War (1990s)
5,561 ± 641

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY employs 312k people. The largest industries in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,214 people), Manufacturing (40,275 people), and Retail Trade (33,703 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($115,857), Utilities ($71,350), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,116).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

312k

2023 Value

± 5,059

−0.724%

1 Year decline

± 2.23%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY declined at a rate of −0.724%, from 314k employees to 312k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (36,343 people), Management Occupations (29,462 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (26,812 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

312k

2023 Value

± 5,059

−0.724%

1 Year decline

± 2.23%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY declined at a rate of −0.724%, from 314k employees to 312k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,214 people), Manufacturing (40,275 people), and Retail Trade (33,703 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY, though some of these residents may live in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,603

Median earning men ± $1,088

$39,032

Median earning women ± $794

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,861), Public Administration ($63,966), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,736).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,873), Public Administration ($47,401), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,932).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY awarded 1,251 degrees. The student population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 400 male students and 4,177 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY are White (841 and 67.2%), followed by Black or African American (175 and 14%), Hispanic or Latino (152 and 12.2%), and Asian (31 and 2.48%).

The largest universities in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY by number of degrees awarded are Galen College of Nursing-Louisville (156471) (1,166 and 93.2%), Empire Beauty School-Dixie (43 and 3.44%), and American College of Barbering (42 and 3.36%).

The most popular majors in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY are Registered Nursing (1,042 and 83.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (80 and 6.39%), and Nursing Education (44 and 3.52%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,577 students enrolled in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY, 8.74% men and 91.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,185 records, of which 90.9% were women and 9.11% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Registered Nursing

Most Common

764 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville (156471)
1,166 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Dixie
43 degrees awarded
American College of Barbering
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Galen College of Nursing-Louisville (156471) with 1,166 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 147 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY, which is 0.133 times less than the 1,104 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 841 degrees mean that there were 4.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 175 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was $221,500 in 2023, which is 0.73 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $204,800 to $221,500, a 8.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY is 60.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY is $64,731. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was Census Tract 115.20 with a value of $148,468, followed by Census Tract 115.18 and Census Tract 103.14, with respective values of $123,958 and $120,618.

Housing

Property

$221,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,674

$159,102

Median Property Taxes

±$3,093

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.6%

Homeownership

2023

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.6% of the housing units in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 115.20
Census Tract 115.18
Census Tract 103.14

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY was Census Tract 115.20 with a value of $148,468, followed by Census Tract 115.18 and Census Tract 103.14, with respective values of $123,958 and $120,618.

The following map shows all of the places in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,731

Median Household Income

± $1,268

263k

Number of Households

± 4,269

In 2023, the median household income of the 263k households in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY grew to $64,731 from the previous year's value of $63,114.

The following chart displays the households in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY is from Kentucky.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (8.69%)

In 2023, 73.5% of workers in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (99.1k out of 615k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, KY see 1060 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.469% decrease from the previous year (1065 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 953 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 280 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Jefferson County, KY.

1,060 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, KY

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, KY see an average of 1,060 patients per year. This represents a 0.469% decrease from the previous year (1,065 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.84%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY grew by 4.05% from 5.62% to 5.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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