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Louisa, KY
City in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
Population
2,580
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,150
ZIP codes
0
Louisa and its ZIP codes
Louisa at a glance
- Louisa is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,000 a year, 37% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,500 (41% below Kentucky) and median rent is $488 a month.
Local data for Louisa, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Louisa, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$488/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (262), German Americans (134), French Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Louisa.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,863
3,759 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,526
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$109M
FY 2026, $6,680 per person
How people get to work
Louisa, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Louisa, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities near Louisa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Gay, WVTown | 1 mi | 0.8 |
| Prichard, WVCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Wayne, WVTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BlaineCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Crum, WVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Lavalette, WVCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| InezCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Ceredo, WVCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| CatlettsburgCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Burlington, OHCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| WarfieldCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Kermit, WVTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Huntington, WVCity | 22 mi | 16.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Louisa, KY in?
- Louisa is in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Louisa, KY?
- About 2,580 people live in Louisa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Louisa?
- Nearby places include Fort Gay, WV (1 mi), Prichard, WV (8.3 mi), Wayne, WV (12 mi), Blaine (14 mi), Crum, WV (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023