A true regional economy requires the collaboration of distinct communities working together to retain and attract an educated and plentiful workforce, enabling the region to grow, thrive and prosper. Only when each of us succeeds do we all succeed – and that includes our regional communities. The Greater Louisville economy and workforce transcend 15-counties across the bi-state area.
Greater Louisville offers a plethora of unique advantages including a central and strategic location and outstanding quality of life. The region not only offers varied landscapes and lifestyles, but also thriving industry eco-systems built on innovations in advanced manufacturing, business services, food and beverage, healthcare and aging innovation, e-commerce/logistics, and technology.
Greater Louisville Inc. is hard at work to support our local industries and provide grassroots services across industry sectors. In close collaboration with regional partners, GLI provides confidential relocation and economic development services.
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| County | 2000 | 2010 | 2019 (est.) | 2020 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt (KY) | 61,241 | 74,319 | 81,511 | 82,285 |
| Clark (IN) | 96,473 | 110,232 | 118,496 | 118,604 |
| Floyd (IN) | 70,821 | 74,578 | 77,560 | 78,467 |
| Harrison (IN) | 34,327 | 39,364 | 40,168 | 40,751 |
| Henry (KY) | 15,060 | 15,416 | 16,219 | 16,291 |
| Jefferson (KY) | 693,614 | 741,096 | 776,768 | 773,683 |
| Oldham (KY) | 46,179 | 60,316 | 67,780 | 67,344 |
| Scott (IN) | 22,960 | 24,181 | 23,947 | 23,921 |
| Shelby (KY) | 33,338 | 42,074 | 48,596 | 49,766 |
| Spencer (KY) | 11,765 | 17,061 | 18,853 | 19,166 |
| Trimble (KY) | 8,125 | 8,809 | 8,473 | 8,432 |
| Washington (IN) | 27,223 | 28,262 | 27,816 | 27,989 |
| 12 County Louisville MSA | 1,121,126 | 1,235,708 | 1,306,187 | 1,306,699 |
| Hardin (KY) | 94,174 | 105,543 | 108,545 | 111,681 |
| Meade (KY) | 26,349 | 28,602 | 27,986 | 28,875 |
| Nelson (KY) | 37,477 | 43,437 | 46,013 | 46,207 |
| 15 County Advance Greater Louisville Region | 1,279,126 | 1,413,290 | 1,488,731 | 1,493,462 |
| Age | 2000 (%) | 2020 (est.%) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24.6 | 19.5 |
| 18-24 | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| 25-34 | 13.6 | 11.6 |
| 35-44 | 17.1 | 11.2 |
| 45-54 | 12.8 | 11.2 |
| 55-64 | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| 65 and Over | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Age | 2020 (est.%) |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22.5 |
| 18-24 | 8.7 |
| 25-34 | 13.2 |
| 35-44 | 12.8 |
| 45-54 | 12.9 |
| 55-64 | 13.4 |
| 65 and Over | 16.6 |
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | Violent Crime (Rate per 100,000 inhabitants) | Property Crime (Rate per 100,000 inhabitants) |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 436.8 | 2864.0 |
| Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY | 99.8 | 1,134.1 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 286.9 | 2,410.2 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 698.7 | 2,358.5 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 277.7 | n/a |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 398.0 | 2,678.8 |
| Columbus, OH | 286.5 | 2,390.3 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 477.5 | 2,140.7 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 1,120.5 | 4,053.4 |
| Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN | 570.5 | 2,449.5 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE | 413.1 | 2,646.6 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 302.6 | 2,746.9 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 366.7 | 3,333.6 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | n/a | 1,626.1 |
Updated February 2021
| Area | Travel Time in Minutes |
|---|---|
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA| 22.6 |
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| Bullitt (KY) | 26.9 |
| Clark (IN) | 22.9 |
| Floyd (IN) | 21.9 |
| Harrison (IN) | 29.8 |
| Henry (KY) | 27.6 |
| Jefferson (KY) | 21.3 |
| Oldham (KY) | 26.1 |
| Scott (IN) | 24.4 |
| Shelby (KY) | 24.6 |
| Spencer (KY) | 31.3 |
| Trimble (KY) | 25.0 |
| Washington (IN) | 29.9 |
| Hardin (KY) | 21.6 |
| Meade (KY) | 30.6 |
| Nelson (KY) | 25.0 |
| 2020 Estimated Population Age 25+ | 1,028,877 | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 30,675 | 2.98% |
| Some High School, no diploma | 71,341 | 6.93% |
| High School Graduate (or GED) | 319,067 | 31.01% |
| Some College, No Degree | 234,519 | 22.79% |
| Associate Degree | 89,675 | 8.72% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 169,869 | 16,51% |
| Master's Degree | 83,623 | 8.13% |
| Professional School Degree | 20,285 | 1.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9,823 | .95% |
| Occupation | Employment | Emp. RSE | Location Quotient | Median hourly wage | Mean hourly wage | Annual mean wage | Mean wage RSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Occupations | 614,720 | 1.5% | 1.00 | $18.91 | $23.66 | $49,200 | 1.5% |
| Management Occupations | 29,410 | 2.5% | .84 | $43.47 | $50.68 | $105,410 | 1.4% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 32,030 | 5.6% | .86 | $30.68 | $33.92 | $70,560 | 1.2% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 17,740 | 5.8% | .87 | $37.07 | $38.49 | $80,060 | 1.3% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 9,170 | 5.3% | .83 | $34.58 | $35.89 | $74,660 | 1.9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 3,480 | 21.5% | .61 | $30.21 | $32.58 | $67,780 | 3.3% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 8,810 | 7.0% | .89 | $20.29 | $22.43 | $46,650 | 3.1% |
| Legal Occupations | 3,800 | 7.2% | .75 | $34.96 | $45.84 | $95,340 | 5.4% |
| Education Instructional and Library Occupations | 24,360 | 3.3% | .65 | $23.33 | $24.41 | $50,770 | 3.0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 5,930 | 7.0% | .72 | $20.96 | $23.35 | $48,570 | 2.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 40,950 | 4.0% | 1.08 | $28.87 | $34.51 | $71,780 | 2.4% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 21,860 | 4.4% | .77 | $14.98 | $15.80 | $32,870 | 1.2% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 10,820 | 4.7% | .73 | $15.01 | $17.95 | $37,340 | 3.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 48,210 | 1.9% | .97 | $10.49 | $11.76 | $24,450 | 1.5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 14,750 | 6.8% | .82 | $12.93 | $14.24 | $29,630 | 2.7% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 11,870 | 5.9% | 1.00 | $12.20 | $14.38 | $29,910 | 2.9% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 52,650 | 2.7% | .91 | $14.07 | $20.35 | $42,320 | 2.0% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 88,230 | 2.9% | 1.08 | $17.75 | $18.92 | $39,350 | 0.7% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 520 | 18.1% | .24 | $14.56 | $16.08 | $33,450 | 3.3% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 21,940 | 3.4% | .84 | $23.35 | $24.83 | $51,650 | 1.9% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 25,730 | 3.6% | 1.06 | $22.68 | $24.14 | $50,210 | 2.2% |
| Production Occupations | 58,540 | 7.3% | 1.55 | $19.18 | $20.70 | $43,060 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 83,910 | 4.3% | 1.56 | $16.17 | $20.49 | $42,630 | 9.0% |
Updated April 2021
| Industry | 2021 June | 2020 Annual | 2019 Annual | 2018 Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Farm | 648,200 | 635,700 | 675,200 | 672,900 |
| Mining, Logging & Construction | 27,600 | 28,800 | 29,700 | 29,900 |
| Manufacturing | 80,000 | 78,500 | 83,000 | 82,700 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 155,200 | 149,400 | 150,000 | 149,600 |
| Information | 8,200 | 8,300 | 9,100 | 9,200 |
| Financial Activities | 47,300 | 47,200 | 49,800 | 46,100 |
| Professional & Business Services | 81,300 | 81,100 | 87,600 | 87,400 |
| Education & Health Services | 96,300 | 93,400 | 99,100 | 97,500 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 65,800 | 55,300 | 70,300 | 69,600 |
| Other Services | 23,700 | 23,400 | 25,400 | 25,800 |
| Government | 67,600 | 71,100 | 74,100 | 75,200 |
Annual Averages
https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.ky_louisville_msa.htm/
Updated Sept. 2021
| Ethnic Origin | 2000 | 2018 (est.) | 2019 (est.) | 2020 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.60% | 79.23% | 79.95% | 78.56% |
| Black/ African American | 13.88% | 13.98% | 14.10% | 14.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.01% | 4.74% | 4.83% | 5.18% |
| Asian | 1.15% | 2.02% | 2.08% | 2.18% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.21% | .25% | .27% | .25% |
| County | 2000 | 2010 | 2019 (est.) | 2020 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt (KY) | 22,173 | 27,673 | 30,892 | 31,235 |
| Clark (IN) | 38,752 | 44,248 | 47,611 | 47,643 |
| Floyd (IN) | 27,509 | 29,479 | 31,055 | 31,470 |
| Harrison (IN) | 12,918 | 15,192 | 15,749 | 16,014 |
| Henry (KY) | 5,844 | 5,963 | 6,266 | 6,194 |
| Jefferson (KY) | 287,011 | 309,175 | 324,912 | 323,786 |
| Oldham (KY) | 14,856 | 19,431 | 21,688 | 21,782 |
| Scott (IN) | 8,823 | 9,397 | 9,384 | 9,379 |
| Shelby (KY) | 12,103 | 15,321 | 17,729 | 18,165 |
| Spencer (KY) | 4,251 | 6,165 | 6,803 | 6,914 |
| Trimble (KY) | 3,137 | 3,420 | 3,295 | 3,281 |
| Washington (IN) | 10,264 | 10,850 | 10,771 | 10,850 |
| 12 County Louisville MSA | 447,650 | 496,314 | 526,155 | 526,713 |
| Hardin (KY) | 34,497 | 39,853 | 41,543 | 42,818 |
| Meade (KY) | 9,471 | 10,471 | 10,377 | 10,726 |
| Nelson (KY) | 13,954 | 16,826 | 18,181 | 18,267 |
| 15 County Advance Greater Louisville Region | 505,572 | 563,464 | 596,256 | 598,524 |
| Income | 2000 | 2018 (est.) | 2019 (est.) | 2020 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,139 | $57,139 | $58,150 | $62,006 |
| Average household income | $55,699 | $77,401 | $79,980 | $84,903 |
| 2021 -June5 | 20204 | 20103 | 20002 | 19901 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian Workforce | 662,573 | 658,316 | 636,946 | 610,050 | 549,884 |
| Employed | 627,101 | 614,534 | 571,183 | 588,122 | 521,646 |
| Unemployed | 35,472 | 43,782 | 62,692 | 21,928 | 28,238 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 5.1% |
1In 1990, the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area was defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget to include the following counties: Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham and Shelby counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties in Indiana.
2In 1993, the Federal Office of Management and Budget revised the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area to include the following counties: Bullitt, Jefferson and Oldham counties in Kentucky; Clark, Floyd, Harrison and Scott counties in Indiana.
3In 2009, the Federal Office of Management and Budget revised the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area to include the following counties: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties in Kentucky; Clark, Floyd, Harrison and Washington counties in Indiana.
4In 2013, the Federal Office of Management and Budget revised the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area to include the following counties: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties in Kentucky; Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott and Washington counties in Indiana.
5In 2020, the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area was revised to include the following counties: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, and Spencer counties in Kentucky; Clark, Floyd, Harrison, and Washington counties in Indiana.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/lau/metrossa.htm
Updated Sept. 2021
| MSA | Overall | Grocery | Housing | Utilities | Transportation | Healthcare | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 94.1 | 92.3 | 78.1 | 96.2 | 103.1 | 95.3 | 104.5 |
| Austin | 101.8 | 92.2 | 109.8 | 95.0 | 89.6 | 108.6 | 103.2 |
| Cincinnati | 93.3 | 95.1 | 79.9 | 88.1 | 106.9 | 99.5 | 100.4 |
| Columbus | 91.3 | 98.1 | 82.6 | 85.8 | 100.4 | 93.9 | 94.3 |
| Indianapolis | 91.1 | 93.3 | 79.2 | 101.9 | 91.5 | 87.1 | 97.2 |
| Memphis | 84.9 | 88.7 | 74.1 | 89.2 | 85.6 | 80.9 | 91.2 |
| Nashville | 96.6 | 100.2 | 92.3 | 92.7 | 94.6 | 95.3 | 100.2 |
| Omaha | 93.6 | 98.5 | 86.2 | 95.6 | 95.1 | 94.8 | 96.4 |
| Pittsburgh | 104.0 | 109.0 | 103.0 | 116.6 | 117.3 | 95.6 | 97.1 |
| Portland | 133.7 | 112.6 | 181.3 | 89.1 | 129.2 | 116.3 | 119.6 |
| Raleigh | 96.9 | 91.1 | 92.1 | 97.8 | 93.6 | 104.6 | 102.7 |
Updated July 2021
With its pro-business attitude, low cost of doing business and low taxes, Greater Louisville offers a supportive and progressive climate for business. The region's dynamic, diversified economy has out-performed the U.S. in job and income growth on a per capita basis throughout the last decade.
Look at how low Louisville's business costs are in comparison with other cities:
| MSA | Overall Cost | Labor | Office Rent | Energy | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 87.9 | 96.6 | 62.8 | 91.2 | 93.0 |
| Atlanta | 89.5 | 94.3 | 84.3 | 87.4 | 80.4 |
| Austin | 99.7 | 91.3 | 125.5 | 99.4 | 79.6 |
| Baltimore | 108.6 | 101.7 | 104.0 | 133.0 | 79.8 |
| Boston | 107.3 | 100.9 | 101.8 | 128.2 | 90.2 |
| Charlotte | 85.4 | 91.8 | 80.6 | 77.4 | 85.7 |
| Chicago | 98.6 | 100.0 | 101.7 | 89.6 | 91.9 |
| Columbus | 97.8 | 93.0 | 81.6 | 118.1 | 104.2 |
| Dallas | 94.2 | 93.4 | 95.3 | 99.4 | 79.6 |
| Denver | 101.0 | 112.7 | 96.6 | 90.9 | 71.5 |
| Greenville | 90.9 | 106.1 | 66.5 | 84.3 | 85.7 |
| Indianapolis | 90.9 | 87.5 | 66.1 | 114.7 | 101.6 |
| Los Angeles | 117.6 | 100.4 | 143.2 | 139.5 | 96.8 |
| Memphis | 88.4 | 98.0 | 63.4 | 95.1 | 74.1 |
| Nashville | 95.4 | 93.8 | 104.7 | 97.6 | 69.4 |
| New York | 154.1 | 92.8 | 270.3 | 203.3 | 123.5 |
| Omaha | 88.9 | 96.3 | 74.6 | 86.4 | 92.1 |
| Pittsburgh | 98.1 | 88.1 | 80.5 | 131.3 | 97.5 |
| Portland | 100.7 | 101.7 | 113.8 | 90.7 | 91.2 |
| Salt Lake City | 91.6 | 99.8 | 82.9 | 83.1 | 93.6 |
| St. Louis | 91.7 | 101.8 | 79.6 | 86.3 | 78.8 |
| Washington, DC | 109.9 | 104.0 | 141.2 | 78.7 | 87.0 |
Updated March 2021
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