Louisville-Jefferson County--Elizabethtown--Scottsburg Kentucky Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Louisville-Jefferson County--Elizabethtown--Scottsburg Kentucky metro area was $64,029 in 2021, the latest figures available. Louisville median household income is $8,456 higher than the median Kentucky household income and $5,688 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Louisville median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Louisville-Jefferson County--Elizabethtown--Scottsburg are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Louisville Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Kentucky | $55,573 | -1.56% | +2.50% |
| Louisville | $64,029 | -2.28% | +3.38% |
Trends in Louisville, KY Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Louisville is $64,029. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $65,524 and is now $1,495 (2.28%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Louisville, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Louisville
| Date | US | Kentucky | Louisville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $55,573 | $64,029 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $56,453 | $65,524 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,420 | $64,827 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $54,215 | $61,938 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,467 | $63,308 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,680 | $61,584 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,707 | $60,493 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,212 | $58,346 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $50,558 | $59,302 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,327 | $57,804 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,668 | $57,441 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $50,726 | $59,225 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $52,746 | $59,859 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,970 | $60,280 |
Louisville Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Louisville was $79,579 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky family income, Louisville median family income is $9,519 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Louisville will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Louisville Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Kentucky | $70,060 | -1.74% | +4.35% |
| Louisville | $79,579 | -2.40% | +2.02% |
Trends in Louisville, KY Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Louisville is $79,579. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $81,532 and is now $1,953 (2.40%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Louisville, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Louisville
| Date | US | Kentucky | Louisville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $70,060 | $79,579 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,303 | $81,532 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,137 | $80,764 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $67,142 | $78,004 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $68,076 | $80,016 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $66,639 | $80,289 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,255 | $76,411 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,750 | $72,870 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,712 | $75,833 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,672 | $71,952 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,677 | $74,584 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $63,041 | $74,114 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,877 | $75,356 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,271 | $75,533 |
Louisville Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Louisville was $35,788 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky per capita income, Louisville median per capita income is $5,060 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Louisville will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Louisville Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Kentucky | $30,728 | -1.75% | +2.36% |
| Louisville | $35,788 | -0.59% | +3.35% |
Trends in Louisville, KY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Louisville is $35,788. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,000 and is now $212 (0.59%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Louisville, Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Louisville
| Date | US | Kentucky | Louisville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,728 | $35,788 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,274 | $36,000 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,763 | $34,971 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $30,020 | $34,629 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,598 | $34,324 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,407 | $34,309 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,683 | $32,862 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,132 | $31,973 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,572 | $32,315 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,862 | $30,544 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,922 | $31,141 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $27,600 | $32,026 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,754 | $33,074 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,581 | $33,137 |
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