Population 3,348 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Louisville
Household size in South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
South Louisville is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.43, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.1, South Louisville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. South Louisville is younger than at least four in five Louisville neighborhoods.
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 South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in South Louisville (22.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Louisville neighborhoods, South Louisville has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 South Louisville
Renters in South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.8% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.0% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Louisville rent: 73.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Louisville: 18.0% of homes are empty, 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 South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in South Louisville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Louisville neighborhoods, South Louisville has older homes than most.
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 South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $646 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $689 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $743 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $993 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$347 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Louisville pays $993 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 39.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 South Louisville
Bachelor's degrees in South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Louisville: 17.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Louisville neighborhoods, South Louisville has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.9% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.0% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in South Louisville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. South Louisville has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Louisville neighborhoods.
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 South Louisville
| Period | South Louisville | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Louisville runs well above the national rate: 10.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
South Louisville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Louisville | 2.26 | 33.1 | 22.0% | 73.0% | 18.0% | 1948 | $993 | 17.0% | 80.0% | 10.7% |
| Taylor Berry | 2.30 | 35.8 | 29.0% | 46.6% | 16.2% | 1950 | $1,132 | 18.9% | 81.2% | 10.8% |
| Wyandotte | 2.88 | 36.0 | 25.9% | 57.5% | 13.1% | 1945 | $1,114 | 11.0% | 70.6% | 4.4% |
| Saint Joseph | 1.70 | 32.9 | 4.5% | 60.5% | 25.1% | 1960 | $1,219 | 47.6% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Algonquin | 2.33 | 35.2 | 20.2% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 1965 | $828 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 13.0% |
| Jacobs | 2.44 | 35.6 | 24.3% | 82.7% | 10.4% | 1966 | $1,014 | 8.3% | 77.0% | 16.9% |
| Old Louisville | 1.76 | 35.1 | 14.5% | 79.9% | 12.5% | 1948 | $947 | 38.2% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
| Beechmont | 2.21 | 40.4 | 10.5% | 47.8% | 9.7% | 1951 | $932 | 24.2% | 80.5% | 8.0% |
| Schnitzelburg | 1.86 | 39.8 | 6.0% | 32.1% | 8.8% | 1938 | $1,455 | 60.3% | 97.0% | 3.2% |
| Park Hill | 3.08 | 30.8 | 47.3% | 71.9% | 32.5% | 1945 | $1,025 | 4.0% | 79.1% | 18.6% |
| Audubon | 2.05 | 37.1 | 7.7% | 30.3% | 2.7% | 1947 | $1,154 | 49.2% | 97.6% | 4.3% |
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 South Louisville. 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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