Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 406,556 | 4,533,530 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1480.1 | 112.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.91% | 0.33% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 162,275 | 1,813,524 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) grew by 17.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 406,556 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.1% of residents. That is 1.2 points above Kentucky as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 82,867 20.4% -1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 89,715 22.1% +1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 80,297 19.8% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 68,807 16.9% -0.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kentucky, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% Kentucky 50.5%
- Men 48.9% Kentucky 49.5%
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Economy
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,981 | $64,312 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.78% | 4.62% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is about 18% higher than in Kentucky.
Housing
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $140,863 | $118,017 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,199 | $967 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.6% | 68.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is about 9.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,199 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 20.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 41.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,789 | $5,369 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 10.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,952 | 6,995 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,436 | 832 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Kentucky.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky.
What is the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky?
About 406,556 people live in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky, in 162,275 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky has 1,480 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 17 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($140,863 against $75,981), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,199 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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