Louisa County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Louisa County is located in Virginia with a total population of 39,012. It is the 47th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Louisa County is 44.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Louisa County is $80,343. This is 12% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $275,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Louisa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.