Louisa: Demographics & People
Louisa's population stands at 2,435 people, in 998 households. Population grew 8.3% from 2,249 (2022) to 2,435 (2024). Median age 41.7 years. (3.1y younger than Louisa County; 3.9y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 68% White (non-Hispanic) and 22% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.46). 64% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,245 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 36% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 84 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.3% from 2,249 (2022) to 2,435 (2024) — about 13.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,640 (extrapolated at 4.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,931.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 37,596 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,249 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,435 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 2,435 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,931 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.7y is 2.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,435 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 569 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 408.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 917.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 541 |
| Population under 18 | 569 |
| Median age | 41.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,435 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.46 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 1,493 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 557 |
| Asian residents | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 103 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 45.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 68.7% |
| Asian population | 1.7% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 21.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 67.5% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,607 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 770 |
| Share born in this state | 66.0% |
| Share born in another state | 34.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 86 |
| From Africa | 15 |
Households & Family Composition
998 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 533 families, 25% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 462 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 533 |
| Married couples with children | 135 |
| Single-parent households | 12 |
| Average household size | 2.14 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 44 |
| Family households | 639 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 64.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 998 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 15.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 2,245 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 15.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 39,392 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 37,147 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,245 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 166 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.0% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 103 residents live in group quarters (4.2% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 103 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51109 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 109 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Louisa |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 11.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 18.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51109 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Louisa County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 927 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51109 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Louisa County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 47.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 41.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 10.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 37,591 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,435, booming, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,435 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Louisa County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade