Louisa, Virginia

Quick Statistics

Louisa is a community in Louisa County, Virginia, home to about 2,435 people spread across 1.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,012 a year, and a typical home is worth about $344,100. About 36.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 57 percent over the past decade.

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2,435
Total Population
▲ up 57% since 2012
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1.82 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$36,012
Median Personal Income
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$344,100
Median Home Value
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36.4%
College Educated
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91.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.9 points since 2010
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Louisa ranks number 263 of 681 in population, number 339 in median household income, number 220 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Louisa typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 16 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Louisa
# Town Distance Population
1.Mineral, VA5.1 mi.555
2.Blue Ridge Shores, VA6.4 mi.918
3.Gordonsville, VA13.1 mi.1,459
4.Orange, VA17.1 mi.5,066
5.Palmyra, VA17.5 mi.171
6.Lake Monticello, VA19.3 mi.10,662
7.Columbia, VA20.2 mi.0
8.Rivanna, VA20.7 mi.2,211
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisa

What is the population of Louisa, Virginia?
Louisa has a population of about 2,435 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Louisa, Virginia in?
Louisa is located in Louisa County, Virginia.

What is the median home value in Louisa, Virginia?
The median home value in Louisa is about $344,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Louisa, Virginia?
The median personal income in Louisa is about $36,012 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Louisa, Virginia?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Louisa County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Louisa, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 16 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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