Louisville, Georgia

Louisville: City in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

About

Louisville is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,493 and a population density of 262 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,189 inhabitants.

The city was created 238 years ago in 1785.

Jefferson County, Georgia is a place of history and culture.  

Louisville, GA is a small city located in Jefferson County, Georgia. The town was founded in 1796, and was named after King Louis XVI of France. Louisville is known for its historic downtown area, as well as its beautiful parks and green spaces.

The city of Louisville, Georgia was named for Louis XVI of France. It sits on the Ogeechee River and was once a state capital of Georgia. Now it is home to the Ogeechee River Grill & Saloon, where you can enjoy live music and entertainment every night of the week.

The city has many historic sites including the Jefferson County Courthouse, which has been restored to its original glory since it was built in 1892. During your visit, you can tour the Jefferson County Museum where you will find artifacts from years gone by, including an old-fashioned schoolroom that was used by local children until the 1960's! If you're looking for something fun and different to do with your friends or family in Jefferson County, then check out our list of things to do below!

Louisville is also home to many businesses, including the Louisville Municipal Airport (AGS), which serves as a major hub for air travel across the southeast region of the United States.

Louisville locator map
Location of Louisville on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Louisville

Population : 2,189 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
County : Jefferson County
Postal code : 30434
Phone Area Codes : 478
Area : 9.53 km2
Altitude : 322 feet / 98 meters
Capital city : Louisville is capital of Jefferson County
Establishment : January 01, 1786 (238 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 10:43:09 (27th April 2024)
Density : 230 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -13.89% (2010-2020)
Jefferson County Courthouse 4 image
Jefferson County Courthouse 4
Jefferson County Courthouse 4 image

Geography

Louisville is located at 33°0'6"N 82°24'40"W (33.0015400, -82.4112400).

Louisville map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Louisville decreased by 13.89% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,493 - census
2011 2,476 -0.69% estimation process
2012 2,394 -3.43% estimation process
2013 2,446 2.13% estimation process
2014 2,339 -4.57% estimation process
2015 2,336 -0.13% estimation process
2016 2,341 0.21% estimation process
2017 2,244 -4.32% estimation process
2018 2,181 -2.89% estimation process
2019 2,215 1.53% estimation process
2020 2,189 -1.19% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 7,420
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 7,022
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 5.7%
April 1, 2020 Population : 7,183
April 1, 2010 Population : 7,024
People under 5 years old, percentage : 7.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 23.7%
People over 65 (%) : 13.7%
Female persons, % : 52.2%
White only, percent : 82.3%
Black or African American alone, percent : 13.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.0%
Asians alone % : 1.3%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.7%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 3.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 80.8%
2015-2019 Veterans : 616
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 2.8%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 63.1%

Louisville zip code is 30434. County name: Jefferson, County fips: 13163

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 63.1%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $143,500
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,533
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $501
2015-2019 median gross rent : $773
2015-2019 Households : 3,107
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.33
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 4.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 91.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 85.2%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 23.9%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 7.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 3.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 71.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 66.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 5,729
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 67,512
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 260,228
2012 total retail sales per capita : $36,472
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 16.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $48,191
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $30,048
Percentage of people living in poverty : 14.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 683
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 388
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 215
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 622
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 91
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 525
2010 population per square mile : 1,662.0
2010 land area in square miles : 4.23
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 56.3%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $90,300
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,000
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $421
2015-2019 median gross rent : $842
2015-2019 Households : 10,666
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.35
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 86.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 7.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 90.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 86.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 22.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 9.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 61.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 57.3%
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 144,357
2012 total retail sales per capita : $5,741
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.2
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $48,626
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,764
Percentage of people living in poverty : 16.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,153
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 577
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 470
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 82
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 973
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 194
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 883
2010 population per square mile : 2,592.8
2010 land area in square miles : 9.72
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 5,860
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 74.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $168,400
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,348
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $476
2015-2019 median gross rent : $597
Permits for construction, 2020 : 94
2015-2019 Households : 4,700
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.55
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 80.9%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 3.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 91.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 85.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 33.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 10.8%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 66.5%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 63.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 14,331
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 40,664
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 374,048
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 162,336
2012 total retail sales per capita : $13,791
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 17.5
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $61,846
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $33,728
Percentage of people living in poverty : 9.5%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 370
2019 total employment : 3,910
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 156,891
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : 2.2%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 927
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,452
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 705
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 450
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 48
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,354
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 117
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,213
2010 population per square mile : 19.9
2010 land area in square miles : 563.28

People born in Louisville (8)

People born in Louisville, including politician Mirabeau B. Lamar, Confederate Army general Ambrose R. Wright, Georgia militia Confederate States Army Brigadier General Reuben Walker Carswell, .

List

  • Spike Jones (American football player) he was born in 09/07/1947
  • Tony F. Mack (Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey) he was born in 08/01/1966
  • W. W. Abbot (American archivist and historian) he was born in 20/05/1922
  • James Luther Mays (American editor) he was born in 14/07/1921
  • Clarence Ditlow (American consumer advocate) he was born in 26/01/1944

Schools in Louisville

College & universities near Louisville, GA

Code Name City ZIP
420431 Oconee Fall Line Technical College Sandersville (GA) 31082

Post offices near Louisville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Louisvill Post Office Louisville (GA) 30434

Other places with the same name (12)

  • Louisville , Kentucky The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby. with a population of 760,026 people.
  • Louisville , Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 19,060 people.
  • Louisville , Ohio city in Stark County, Ohio with a population of 9,378 people.
  • Louisville , Ohio city in Stark County, Ohio with a population of 9,126 people.
  • Louisville , Mississippi city in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 5,926 people.
  • Louisville , Tennessee human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 4,139 people.
  • Louisville , New York human settlement in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States of America with a population of 3,001 people.
  • Louisville , Nebraska city in Cass County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 1,315 people.
  • Louisville , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 1,087 people.
  • Louisville , Alabama town in Barbour County, Alabama, United States with a population of 457 people.
  • Louisville , Kansas city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States with a population of 228 people.

Other cities in Jefferson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , GA.

City Name Population Title
Wrens 1,924 City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
Wadley 1,834 City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
Stapleton 393 City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States
Avera 220 Human settlement in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Louisville distances to largest Georgia cities