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Louisville, Colorado

Louisville, Colorado, in Boulder county, is 7 miles E of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 18 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. Part of the surrounding Boulder - Longmont metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Louisville is home to some 18,937 residents.

The People and Families of Louisville

In Louisville, about 60% of adults are married.

The people of Louisville are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisville had a median family income of $81,512. More so than most places, the people in Louisville generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Louisville are poor than in most places in Colorado. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Louisville than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($18,930) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Louisville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Louisville can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Louisville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Louisville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Louisville, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.

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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