Louisa, Kentucky

Louisa: City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

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Louisa is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,467 and a population density of 421 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,325 inhabitants.

The city was created 201 years ago in 1822.

Louisa is a home rule-class city located at the merger of the Levisa and Tug Forks into the Big Sandy River. It is located in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States, and is the seat of its county. The population was 2,467 at the 2010 census and an estimated 2,375 in 2018.

Louisa is part of the Huntington-Ashland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

The city is named for Louisa Crittenden Bailey, wife of William Bailey who aided in establishing the city. Louisa was established as a town by an act of legislature on December 11, 1822. In 1823 it became the county seat after being chosen over nearby Catlettsburg.

In 1824 Louisa had 750 residents, three taverns and several stores along with a post office and schoolhouse. Also that year it was made a stop on a stagecoach route between Lexington and Charleston via Harrodsburg. By 1832 there were over 1,000 people living in Louisa. In 1833 the Louisville & Nashville Railroad came through Louisa; this resulted in more growth for the community.[citation needed]

During World War I some soldiers trained at Camp Taylor near Louisa before departing

Louisa locator map
Location of Louisa on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Louisa

Population : 2,325 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Lawrence County
Phone Area Codes : 606
Area : 5.86 km2
Altitude : 584 feet / 178 meters
Capital city : Louisa is capital of Lawrence County
Establishment : December 12, 1822 (201 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 18:11:26 (28th March 2024)
Postal code : 41230
Density : 397 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.11% (2010-2020)
Main Cross in downtown Louisa image
Main Cross in downtown Louisa
Main Cross in downtown Louisa image

Geography

Louisa is located at 38°6'51"N 82°36'12"W (38.1142500, -82.6032100).

Louisa map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Louisa decreased by 6.11% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,467 - census
2011 2,462 -0.2% estimation process
2012 2,454 -0.33% estimation process
2013 2,449 -0.2% estimation process
2014 2,441 -0.33% estimation process
2015 2,433 -0.33% estimation process
2016 2,423 -0.41% estimation process
2017 2,404 -0.79% estimation process
2018 2,372 -1.35% estimation process
2019 2,327 -1.93% estimation process
2020 2,325 -0.09% estimation process

Louisa zip code is 41230. County name: Lawrence, County fips: 21127

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Schools in Louisa

College & universities near Louisa, KY

Code Name City ZIP
444954 Mountwest Community and Technical College Huntington (WV) 25701

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Louisa, KY

Code Name Address Type
HUN Huntington 1050 8th Avenue RAIL
AKY Ashland Transportation Center 99 15th Street RAIL
SPM South Portsmouth–South Shore station Main St & US 23 RAIL
CHW Charleston 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast RAIL
MNG Montgomery Third Avenue and Washington Street RAIL

Post offices near Louisa

Post Office Name City ZIP
Louisa Post Office Louisa (KY) 41230

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Lawrence County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Blaine 44 City in Kentucky, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Louisa distances to largest Kentucky cities