Louisville is Kentucky’s largest city and its economic engine with a population of more than 780,000 residents. The city serves as the strategic location for thousands of companies, including Humana, UPS, Brown-Forman, Ford, GE Appliances, YUM! Brands, and Texas Roadhouse. As the primary international logistics hub for UPS Airlines and home to the largest concentration of health and aging innovation companies in the world, Louisville is a highly competitive environment for advanced manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, beverage brand development, and back-office solutions.
Louisville boasts a high quality of life, with top-rated arts organizations, culturally rich amenities, and access to world-renowned parks and recreational opportunities. In fact, Louisville is one of only a dozen U.S. cities that has all five performing arts offerings, and in 2023, Travel and Leisure ranked Louisville as the fourth most beautiful and affordable place to live in the United States. The city also earned a top 10 spot for cities with the happiest workers. Additionally, Louisville maintains a strong national reputation for its high-quality food and beverage scene. In 2023, U.S. News and World Report ranked Louisville at No. 15 on a list of the top destinations for foodies for its outsized influences on the culinary scene.
Louisville is a thriving, diverse and inclusive community with a proven track record of growing and scaling companies while simultaneously creating a dynamic place for workforce from all walks of life to establish a home. Our community is poised for continued strategic growth while maintaining our authentic essence. Louisville is the place for business and talent to find a home and prosper!
Jefferson County by the Numbers
Jefferson County
Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | 2012 | 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 751,802 | 783,001 | 4.1% |
| Gross Regional Product | $48,114,386,751 | $73,949,447,346 | 53.7% |
| Median Household Income | $61,633 | ||
| Per Capita Income | $36,533 | ||
| Poverty Level | 9.9% | ||
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ||
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 62.7% | ||
| Average Commute Time | 22.3 | ||
| Number of Remote Workers | 34,839 | ||
| Percent of Remote Workers | 9.1% | ||
| Education - Less than 9th Grade | 19,538 | 14,299 | -26.8% |
| Education - 9th-12th Grade | 41,910 | 31,983 | -23.7% |
| Education - High School Diploma | 145,788 | 141,619 | -2.9% |
| Education - Some College | 116,955 | 117,622 | 0.6% |
| Education - Associate's Degree | 35,137 | 44,828 | 27.6% |
| Education - Bachelor's Degree | 91,082 | 114,967 | 26.2% |
| Education - Graduate Degree or Higher | 61,109 | 78,052 | 27.7% |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 1.2% | ||
| Median House Value | $190,700 | ||
| Median Monthly Rent | $954 | ||
| Percent Occupied Housing Units | 91.3% |
Source: Lightcast
Greater Louisville Region
Greater Louisville Region
| Greater Louisville Region | 2012 | 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,434,953 | 1,517,937 | 5.8% |
| Gross Regional Product | $69,126,603,887 | $106,360,978,850 | 53.9% |
| Median Household Income | $71,033 | ||
| Per Capita Income | $34,919 | ||
| Poverty Level | 7.6% | ||
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ||
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 62.4% | ||
| Average Commute Time | 27.0 | ||
| Number of Remote Workers | 59,276 | ||
| Percent of Remote Workers | 6.9% | ||
| Education: Less than 9th Grade | 41,826 | 28,187 | -32.6% |
| Education: 9-12th Grade | 84,226 | 66,209 | -21.4% |
| Education: High School Diploma | 312,017 | 315,945 | 1.3% |
| Education: Some College | 219,747 | 230,831 | 5.0% |
| Education: Associate's Degree | 71,758 | 96,301 | 34.2% |
| Education: Bachelor's Degree | 146,043 | 192,022 | 31.5% |
| Education: Graduate Degree or Higher | 93,667 | 123,660 | 32.0% |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | ||
| Median House Value | $178,593 | ||
| Median Monthly Rent | $847 | ||
| Percent Occupied Housing Units | 90.1% |
United States
United States
| United States | 2012 | 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 313,877,662 | 334,161,482 | 6.5% |
| Gross Regional Product | $15,912,802,819,300 | $24,767,834,615,600 | 55.6% |
| Median Household Income | $69,021 | ||
| Per Capita Income | $37,638 | ||
| Poverty Level | 8.9% | ||
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ||
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 62.7% | ||
| Average Commute Time | 26.8 | ||
| Number of Remote Workers | 15,061,684 | ||
| Percent of Remote Workers | 9.7% | ||
| Education: Less than 9th Grade | 12,837,123 | 10,919,561 | -14.9% |
| Education: 9-12th Grade | 17,391,417 | 14,341,868 | -17.5% |
| Education: High School Diploma | 58,751,740 | 60,598,861 | 3.1% |
| Education: Some College | 44,359,412 | 45,588,261 | 2.8% |
| Education: Associate's Degree | 16,032,807 | 20,324,521 | 26.8% |
| Education: Bachelor's Degree | 37,281,933 | 47,929,733 | 28.6% |
| Education: Graduate Degree or Higher | 22,125,353 | 30,620,664 | 38.4% |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 1.2% | ||
| Median House Value | $244,900 | ||
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,163 | ||
| Percent Occupied Housing Units | 88.8% |