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Louisville, Colorado

Introduction to Louisville, Colorado

Louisville, Colorado, in Boulder county, is 7 miles E of Boulder, Colorado and 18 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. Part of the surrounding Boulder - Longmont metro area, Louisville is home to some 18,937 residents.

Louisville History

Louisville was initially founded as a mining community. It was founded in 1887, when the Welch Mine opened. It was officially incorporated on June 3, 1882, named in honor of local landowner Louis Nawatny. Louisville was transformed into a residential suburban community after the mines were closed in the area. In 2005, Money magazine ranked Louisville as the 5th “Best Place To Live” in America.

Louisville and nearby Attractions

  • Louisville Historical Museum
  • Colorado Governor's Mansion
  • Louisville City Hall
  • Harper Lake
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Things To Do In Louisville

Louisville is near a number of historic sites like the Colorado Governor's Mansion, the Colorado State Capitol, the Denver Mint and Fort Vasquez. One can also visit the Miners Museum and the Louisville Historical Museum to learn more about the local history.

Louisville Transportation

Buckley AFB Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Louisville Higher Education

The Front Range Community College, Regis University and the Colorado School of Mines are among the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

Louisville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyLouisville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLouisville College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLouisville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLouisville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Louisville Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Louisville Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Louisville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Louisville, CO

Comparing Louisville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population95
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population26
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime78

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