Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is a major urban center located in Kentucky. The total population is 627,210. It ranks as the 1st most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is 37.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is $64,731. This is 4% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $221,500. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.4% vs 7.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.6% vs 4.7%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 1.5%).

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. For official data, visit data.census.gov.