Louisa County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 10,409 with a growth rate of -0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Louisa County, Iowa is the 71st largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 11,382 and has seen a growth of -8.55% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,889 | -104 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 9,993 | -104 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 10,097 | -104 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 10,201 | -104 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 10,305 | -104 | -1% |
| 2024 | 10,409 | -104 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 10,513 | -104 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 10,617 | -107 | -1% |
| 2021 | 10,724 | -90 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 10,814 | -245 | -2.22% |
| 2019 | 11,059 | -76 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 11,135 | -68 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 11,203 | -16 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 11,219 | -70 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 11,289 | 35 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 11,254 | -99 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 11,353 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 11,364 | -20 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 11,384 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 11,382 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,592 | -463 | -3.84% |
| 1980 | 12,055 | 1,373 | 12.85% |
| 1970 | 10,682 | 392 | 3.81% |
| 1960 | 10,290 | -811 | -7.31% |
| 1950 | 11,101 | -283 | -2.49% |
| 1940 | 11,384 | -191 | -1.65% |
| 1930 | 11,575 | -604 | -4.96% |
| 1920 | 12,179 | -676 | -5.26% |
| 1910 | 12,855 | -661 | -4.89% |
| 1900 | 13,516 | 1,643 | 13.84% |
| 1890 | 11,873 | -1,269 | -9.66% |
| 1880 | 13,142 | 265 | 2.06% |
| 1870 | 12,877 | 2,507 | 24.18% |
| 1860 | 10,370 | 5,431 | 109.96% |
| 1850 | 4,939 | 3,012 | 156.31% |
| 1840 | 1,927 | -7,962 | -80.51% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,835 | 82.49% |
| Other race | 900 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 681 | 6.36% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,143 | 2.55 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 2,577 | 2.94 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 1,047 | 1.21 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Female | 338 | 3.47 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Male | 181 | 3.04 | 68 | 32 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 580 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 897 | 11.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,040 | 13.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 2,958 | 39.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 350 | 4.66% |
| Some College | 1,483 | 19.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,132 | 5,729 | 1,052 |
| Hispanic | 1,027 | 568 | 138 |
| Other Race | 556 | 255 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 380 | 283 | 38 |
| Asian | 116 | 66 | 34 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,239 | $59,444 | $46,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,724 | $60,125 | $67,105 |
| High School Graduate | $48,894 | $59,398 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,144 | $45,000 | $36,964 |
| Overall | $48,388 | $56,030 | $39,126 |
| Some College | $47,188 | $56,250 | $38,621 |
$48,388
Average Earnings
$56,030
Average Male
$39,126
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.25% of Louisa County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 14.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,166 | 804 | 9.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,721 | 164 | 9.53% |
| Other | 900 | 70 | 7.78% |
| Asian | 202 | 62 | 30.69% |
| Black | 67 | 15 | 22.39% |
| Multiple | 680 | 5 | 0.74% |
9.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.89%
Male Poverty Rate
10.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Louisa County, Iowa is Asian, with 30.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Louisa County, Iowa is Multiple, with 0.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.23% |
| Some College | 8.79% |
| High School | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.95% |
| Female Employed | 6.2% |
| Male Employed | 5.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,974 | $106,707 |
| Households | $80,223 | $95,468 |
| Married Families | $94,508 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,361 | $53,896 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
543
Number of Veterans
514
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 7.11% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2.14% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 4.36% |
| Other Race | 19 | 2.8% |
| Black | 7 | 21.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.69%
Born in Louisa County, Iowa
91.91%
Native Born
8.09%
Foreign Born
4.95%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
91.91% of Louisa County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 77.69% having been born in Iowa. 4.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.