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Louisville, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Louisville, Colorado is 20,788 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $149,159, the median home value is $835,000, and the median age is 41.8.

The population has grown 12.9% since 2010 (18,433 → 20,811).

20,788

Population

2608

People / sq mi

$149,159

Median Income

$835,000

Median Home Value

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Louisville covers 8.0 sq mi of land at 2608 people per square mile.

About Louisville, CO

Remote work is unusually prominent in Louisville: 36.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Louisville is a city in Colorado with a population of 20,788. It ranks #37 among cities in Colorado by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $149,159, putting Louisville near the top of US cities. The poverty rate, 2.7%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $835,000, with typical rent around $2,069.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 68.1% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 36.4% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Louisville — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Louisville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Louisville city had a population of 18,433 in 2010 and 20,811 in 2024, a 12.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,205 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.88%.

2020 · 21K20102024
Louisville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

20,811

Population (2024)

18,433

Population (2010)

21,205

Peak (2020)

0.88%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201018,433
201118,633
201219,047
201319,537
201420,040
201520,334
201620,791
201721,185
201821,150
201920,816
202021,205
202120,875
202220,511
202320,534
202420,811

Race & Ethnicity

White81.8%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$149,159

Median Household Income

$69,015

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$835,000

Median Home Value

$2,069

Median Rent

70.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.2%

High School+

68.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

51.3%

Public Transit

36.4%

Work From Home

23.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

56.2%

Foreign Born

89.7%

Non-English at Home

4.6%

Veterans

7.9%

With Disability

98.4%

Health Insurance

97.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate24.6%
Professional, Scientific & Management23.3%
Manufacturing9.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.7%
Information5.9%
Construction4.5%
Transportation & Warehousing4.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Public Administration3.0%
Retail Trade2.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Louisville, Colorado has a population of 20,788 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest city in Colorado.

The median household income in Louisville, Colorado is $149,159, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Louisville, Colorado is $835,000, with median monthly rent at $2,069 and a homeownership rate of 70.9%.

The median age in Louisville, Colorado is 41.8 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The population has grown 12.9% since 2010 (18,433 → 20,811).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.