Population 5,689 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jacobs
Household size in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Jacobs has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Louisville area. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.9 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.5 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Jacobs is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 27.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Jacobs: 24.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Jacobs has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Louisville neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jacobs
Renters in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.1% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.7% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.8% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Jacobs: 82.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly a third of owners (32.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 13.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Louisville neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only two of 44.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Jacobs as nationally: 10.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Louisville area as a whole (7.9%). Vacancy has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Jacobs is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $631 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $704 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $680 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,014 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$383 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jacobs costs $1,014 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $383 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jacobs
Bachelor's degrees in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jacobs: 8.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Louisville neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 44.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.0% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.0% of adults in Jacobs never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. Of Louisville's 44 neighborhoods, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jacobs
| Period | Jacobs | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jacobs runs well above the national rate: 16.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Louisville's 44 neighborhoods, only two have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jacobs compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs | 2.44 | 35.6 | 24.3% | 82.7% | 10.4% | 1966 | $1,014 | 8.3% | 77.0% | 16.9% |
| Wyandotte | 2.88 | 36.0 | 25.9% | 57.5% | 13.1% | 1945 | $1,114 | 11.0% | 70.6% | 4.4% |
| Cloverleaf | 2.61 | 39.2 | 17.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 1966 | $1,392 | 24.1% | 89.7% | 2.8% |
| Taylor Berry | 2.30 | 35.8 | 29.0% | 46.6% | 16.2% | 1950 | $1,132 | 18.9% | 81.2% | 10.8% |
| Beechmont | 2.21 | 40.4 | 10.5% | 47.8% | 9.7% | 1951 | $932 | 24.2% | 80.5% | 8.0% |
| South Louisville | 2.26 | 33.1 | 22.0% | 73.0% | 18.0% | 1948 | $993 | 17.0% | 80.0% | 10.7% |
| Iroquois | 2.56 | 35.9 | 26.0% | 36.9% | 12.2% | 1954 | $1,141 | 21.6% | 82.6% | 3.2% |
| Southside | 3.22 | 30.4 | 21.2% | 61.6% | 14.2% | 1957 | $965 | 20.0% | 72.3% | 12.2% |
| Algonquin | 2.33 | 35.2 | 20.2% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 1965 | $828 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 13.0% |
| Park Duvalle | 2.45 | 35.1 | 37.7% | 65.8% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,028 | 12.4% | 89.1% | 16.3% |
| St. Dennis | 2.58 | 37.0 | 23.5% | 41.1% | 9.5% | 1971 | $937 | 9.0% | 84.2% | 9.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jacobs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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