Population 39,980 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Louisa County
Household size in Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Louisa County average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.44 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, Louisa County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Louisa County (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Louisa County
Renters in Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Louisa County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.8% of the housing in Louisa County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Louisa County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only eight have newer homes.
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 Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $827 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,058 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,053 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,329 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$502 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Louisa County costs $1,329 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $502 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.2% 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 southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Louisa County
Bachelor's degrees in Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Louisa County (29.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Louisa County have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). The share with a diploma is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Louisa County
| Period | Louisa County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Louisa County is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia as a whole (4.3%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Louisa County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa County | 2.60 | 44.9 | 10.1% | 17.8% | 14.8% | 1995 | $1,329 | 29.6% | 90.0% | 5.7% |
| Fluvanna County | 2.65 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 1994 | $1,517 | 37.5% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Charlottesville City | 2.17 | 34.7 | 9.4% | 55.8% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,595 | 62.5% | 93.4% | 4.0% |
| Caroline County | 2.66 | 39.7 | 14.9% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,417 | 21.6% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| Albemarle County | 2.40 | 42.2 | 9.7% | 34.1% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,734 | 61.3% | 94.0% | 3.3% |
| Nelson County | 2.40 | 49.2 | 5.7% | 20.3% | 25.6% | 1984 | $919 | 36.2% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
| Waynesboro City | 2.32 | 38.8 | 13.0% | 40.1% | 8.3% | 1973 | $1,105 | 26.4% | 89.5% | 4.9% |
| Essex County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.8% | 28.3% | 21.8% | 1980 | $1,056 | 16.8% | 84.3% | 3.5% |
| Richmond County | 2.38 | 44.1 | 9.2% | 25.3% | 16.4% | 1979 | $1,038 | 16.4% | 81.6% | 2.0% |
| Northumberland County | 2.21 | 56.0 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 35.7% | 1987 | $917 | 32.9% | 89.0% | 3.9% |
| Bath County | 2.16 | 52.2 | 9.7% | 28.7% | 43.0% | 1974 | $653 | 16.4% | 84.6% | 1.2% |
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 Louisa County. 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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