Louisa, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Louisa

Neighborhood

Louisa, VA

Pendleton / Centreville

Quail / Twin Oaks Community

Trevilians / Ellisville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Louisa

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.5%

Households with Children

36.1%

School Enrollment K-12

261

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 19.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.8%
Working Age (35-54): 27.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.3%
Seniors (65+): 22.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.5%
High School / GED: 27.1%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.1%
Single Parents: 17.9%
Couples & Adults: 28.0%
Living Alone: 36.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 21.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 55.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 53.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 46.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.9%
Spanish: 0.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.7%
High School (9-12): 8.1%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 75.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources