Louisa
City in Lawrence County, Kentucky
Louisa is a city in Lawrence County, Kentucky, with 2,679 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Gay, 1.5 miles NE.
- 2,679residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,194 / sq mipopulation density
- 41230ZIP code
About Louisa
Louisa is a home-rule class city in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is the county seat. It is at the merger of the Levisa and Tug Forks into the Big Sandy River, which forms part of the state's border with West Virginia. The population was 2,679 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Louisa
- Median household income
- $40,000
- Median home value
- $120,500
- Median rent
- $488/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Louisa had 2,679 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,679 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,194 per sq mi (461 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Louisa at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,679 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1116° N, 82.6152° W |
| ZIP code | 41230 |
| Official website | cityoflouisa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2147854 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Louisa
- Fort Gay, WV1.5 mi NE
- Prichard, WV8.7 mi N
- Wayne, WV12.5 mi NE
- Blaine13.8 mi SW
- Crum, WV16.7 mi SE
- Lavalette, WV17.2 mi NE
- Inez17.2 mi S
- Cannonsburg19.2 mi N
- Ceredo, WV20.0 mi N
- Kenova, WV20.2 mi N
- Catlettsburg21.1 mi N
- Burlington, OH21.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Louisa
What county is Louisa in?
Louisa is in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Louisa, KY?
2,679 people lived in Louisa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Louisa, KY?
The ZIP code of Louisa is 41230.
What is the elevation of Louisa?
584 feet (178 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Louisa?
Fort Gay (1.5 mi), Prichard (8.7 mi), Wayne (12.5 mi), Blaine (13.8 mi), Crum (16.7 mi).
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