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%.
20,811
Population (2024)
18,433
Population (2010)
21,205
Peak (2020)
0.88%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,433 |
| 2011 | 18,633 |
| 2012 | 19,047 |
| 2013 | 19,537 |
| 2014 | 20,040 |
| 2015 | 20,334 |
| 2016 | 20,791 |
| 2017 | 21,185 |
| 2018 | 21,150 |
| 2019 | 20,816 |
| 2020 | 21,205 |
| 2021 | 20,875 |
| 2022 | 20,511 |
| 2023 | 20,534 |
| 2024 | 20,811 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 Estate | 24.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.7% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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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.