Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY Demographics
A map of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 250,906 | 64.9% |
Black | 66,881 | 17.3% |
Hispanic | 35,658 | 9.2% |
Multiracial | 17,165 | 4.4% |
Asian | 13,592 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 2,682 | 0.7% |
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky had a population of 386,884 in 2020. It was 64.9% White, 17.3% Black, 3.5% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s White Population
250,906 residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) identify as White, or 64.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is ranked #528 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is more White than neighboring West Buechel (25.3% White), Watterson Park (42.7% White), and Poplar Hills (11.1% White). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is less White than neighboring Hollow Creek (77% White), and Spring Mill (84.7% White).
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s Black Population
66,881 residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) identify as Black, or 17.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is more Black than neighboring Hollow Creek (7.4% Black), and Spring Mill (7.5% Black). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is less Black than neighboring West Buechel (37.7% Black), Watterson Park (24% Black), and Poplar Hills (19.2% Black).
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s Asian Population
13,592 residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is more Asian than neighboring Spring Mill (2% Asian), Watterson Park (1.1% Asian), and Poplar Hills (0% Asian). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is less Asian than neighboring Hollow Creek (4.5% Asian), and West Buechel (18.8% Asian).
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s Hispanic Population
35,658 residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is more Hispanic than neighboring Hollow Creek (5.4% Hispanic), and Spring Mill (1.4% Hispanic). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is less Hispanic than neighboring West Buechel (12.7% Hispanic), Watterson Park (26.6% Hispanic), and Poplar Hills (66.3% Hispanic).
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s Native American/Other Population
2,682 residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is ranked #136 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hollow Creek (0.5% Native American/Other), and Spring Mill (0.3% Native American/Other). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Buechel (1.2% Native American/Other), Watterson Park (1.1% Native American/Other), and Poplar Hills (1.1% Native American/Other).
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s Multiracial Population
17,165 residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Mill (4.1% Multiracial), and Poplar Hills (2.4% Multiracial). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is less Multiracial than neighboring Hollow Creek (5.3% Multiracial), and Watterson Park (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.