Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky Population 2026

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

The population of Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky is 627,210 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Kentucky. The median household income is $64,731, the median home value is $221,500, and the median age is 37.7.

The population has grown 7.4% since 2010 (596,482 → 640,796).

627,210

Population

2384

People / sq mi

$64,731

Median Income

$221,500

Median Home Value

Louisville/Jefferson County covers 263.0 sq mi of land at 2384 people per square mile.

About Louisville/Jefferson County, KY

Louisville/Jefferson County is a city in Kentucky with a population of 627,210. It ranks #1 among cities in Kentucky by population. The median age is 37.7, younger than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County is $64,731, below the US median of $74,580. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $221,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,069. The homeownership rate of 60.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Louisville/Jefferson County reflects 33.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 minutes each way.

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) had a population of 596,482 in 2010 and 640,796 in 2024, a 7.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 640,796 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.52%.

640,796

Population (2024)

596,482

Population (2010)

640,796

Peak (2024)

0.52%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	596,482	-	-	estimate
2011	599,920	+3,438	+0.58%	estimate
2012	604,246	+4,326	+0.72%	estimate
2013	610,471	+6,225	+1.03%	estimate
2014	612,634	+2,163	+0.35%	estimate
2015	615,372	+2,738	+0.45%	estimate
2016	617,583	+2,211	+0.36%	estimate
2017	619,728	+2,145	+0.35%	estimate
2018	618,495	-1,233	-0.20%	estimate
2019	617,638	-857	-0.14%	estimate
2020	631,847	+14,209	+2.30%	estimate
2021	627,376	-4,471	-0.71%	estimate
2022	627,172	-204	-0.03%	estimate
2023	632,162	+4,990	+0.80%	estimate
2024	640,796	+8,634	+1.37%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	63.1%
Black or African American	23.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,731

Median Household Income

$38,890

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$221,500

Median Home Value

$1,069

Median Rent

60.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.5%

High School+

33.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

73.5%

Public Transit

11.6%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

23.3%

Foreign Born

87.4%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

14.7%

With Disability

94.2%

Health Insurance

94.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.0%
Manufacturing	12.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.1%
Retail Trade	9.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.5%
Information	7.5%
Construction	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.9%
Public Administration	2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in Kentucky

Lexington-Fayette (321,122)Bowling Green (73,638)Owensboro (60,112)Covington (40,902)Georgetown (38,206)Richmond (35,498)Florence (32,334)Elizabethtown (31,870)Nicholasville (31,625)Hopkinsville (31,011)View all Kentucky cities →

Largest counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)

Part of Kentucky

Kentucky demographic profile All Kentucky data →

Metro areas in Kentucky

Cincinnati (2,255,257)Louisville/Jefferson County (1,361,847)Lexington (517,378)Huntington (372,801)Clarksville (328,626)Bowling Green (183,194)Elizabethtown (126,480)Owensboro (112,322)All US metros →

City rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky has a population of 627,210 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Kentucky.

The median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky is $64,731, with 11.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky is $221,500, with median monthly rent at $1,069 and a homeownership rate of 60.6%.

The median age in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky is 37.7 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 7.4% since 2010 (596,482 → 640,796).