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Louisville, TN


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Louisville, Tennessee

Louisville, Tennessee, in Blount county, is 12 miles SW of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 144 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Knoxville metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Louisville is home to some 2,001 residents.

The People and Families of Louisville

In Louisville, about 64% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Louisville are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisville had a median family income of $53,558. More so than most places, the people in Louisville generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Louisville.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($25,350) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Louisville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Louisville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Louisville was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Louisville have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Louisville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Contact Accredited Schools With Online Options

devry
  • Lots of Locations
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • DeVry University Online

University of Phoenix
  • Online or On Campus
  • Business/MBA
  • Teaching
  • Nursing & Medical Admin

ITT Tech
  • Lots of Locations
  • Technician Programs
  • Criminal Justice
  • ITT Tech Online

Kaplan
  • Attend Online
  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Legal Studies

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%Louisville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Louisville Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Louisville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Louisville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Louisville, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population79
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents33
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Study Online in Louisville

Strayer University
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  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • Homeland Security

Walden University
  • 100% Online
  • Business/MBA
  • Education Degrees
  • Human Services & Counseling

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