Welcome to Greater Louisville.
Greater Louisville is a great place to live and work, and a great place to locate or grow your business. Our 15-county bi-state region has top notch and diverse talent, a competitive cost of doing business, a pro-business environment, and a robust workforce pipeline that includes work-ready skill building, industry-specific training programs, employer networks, job placement, university-industry partnerships, and customized talent attraction solutions.
With a workforce participation rate above the national average and steady population growth over the last several decades, Louisville is becoming one of the most attractive places to do business. In 2023, Site Selection Magazine, the nation’s leading publication for corporate expansion and area economic development, named Louisville a Top 5 U.S. Metro for Economic Development. As a metro with a population of more than 1 million people. The accolades do not stop there. Greater Louisville consistently tops the ranks for most affordable metros, and most inclusive cities. With recently passed state and local policies to reduce production-based taxes, the region is also on-track to making a name for itself for its top tier business climate.
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt (KY) | 61,241 | 74,319 | 80,171 |
| Clark (IN) | 96,473 | 110,232 | 116,507 |
| Floyd (IN) | 70,821 | 74,578 | 77,320 |
| Harrison (IN) | 34,327 | 39,364 | 39,940 |
| Henry (KY) | 15,060 | 15,416 | 15,911 |
| Jefferson (KY) | 693,614 | 741,096 | 767,419 |
| Oldham (KY) | 46,179 | 60,316 | 65,967 |
| Shelby (KY) | 33,338 | 42,074 | 47,325 |
| Spencer (KY) | 11,765 | 17,061 | 18,680 |
| Washington (IN) | 27,223 | 28,262 | 27,848 |
| 10 County Louisville MSA | 1,090,041 | 1,202,718 | 1,257,088 |
| Hardin (KY) | 94,174 | 105,543 | 108,527 |
| Meade (KY) | 26,349 | 28,602 | 28,182 |
| Nelson (KY) | 37,477 | 43,437 | 45,650 |
| Scott (IN) | 22,960 | 24,181 | 23,759 |
| Trimble (KY) | 8,125 | 8,809 | 8,558 |
| 15 County Greater Louisville Region | 1,279,126 | 1,413,290 | 1,471,764 |
| Age | 2001 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 and under | 27% | 24% |
| 20-24 | 7% | 7% |
| 25-34 | 14% | 14% |
| 35-44 | 16% | 12% |
| 45-54 | 15% | 12% |
| 55-64 | 9% | 13% |
| 65 and Over | 12% | 18% |
| 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 | Commute Time in Minutes |
|---|---|
Greater Louisville Region| 27.1 |
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| Bullitt (KY) | 28.2 |
| Clark (IN) | 23.7 |
| Floyd (IN) | 23.3 |
| Harrison (IN) | 31.3 |
| Henry (KY) | 28.1 |
| Jefferson (KY) | 22.5 |
| Oldham (KY) | 27.5 |
| Scott (IN) | 25.5 |
| Shelby (KY) | 26.5 |
| Spencer (KY) | 32.6 |
| Trimble (KY) | 24.7 |
| Washington (IN) | 32.3 |
| Hardin (KY) | 22.0 |
| Meade (KY) | 31.7 |
| Nelson (KY) | 26.2 |
| 2022 Population | 1,046,226 | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 28,109 | 2.69% |
| Some High School, no diploma | 65,938 | 6.30% |
| High School Diploma | 309,841 | 29.62% |
| Some College, No Degree | 234,946 | 22.46% |
| Associate's Degree | 100,296 | 9.59% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 184,522 | 17.64% |
| Graduate Degree and Higher | 122,573 | 11.72% |
| 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
| Race/Ethnicity | 2022 Population | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| White, Non-Hispanic | 1,128,818 | 75.14% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 212,803 | 14.17% |
| White, Hispanic | 74,014 | 4.93% |
| Asian, Non-Hispanic | 34,477 | 2.29% |
| Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic | 36,426 | 2.42% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic | 3,108 | .21% |
| Black, Hispanic | 5,952 | .40% |
| Two or More Races, Hispanic | 2,798 | .19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic | 1,246 | .08% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic | 1,572 | .10% |
| Asian, Hispanic | 685 | .05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic | 405 | .03% |
| County | Homeowner Vacancy Rate | Housing Units | % Occupied Housing Units | Median House Value | Median Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt (KY) | 1.3% | 31,463 | 94.4% | $165,500 | $825 |
| Clark (IN) | 2.0% | 50,564 | 87.4% | $142,800 | $845 |
| Floyd (IN) | 1.7% | 32,809 | 89.0% | $171,400 | $796 |
| Harrison (IN) | 0.7% | 17,078 | 84.3% | $151,900 | $732 |
| Henry (KY) | 1.8% | 6,769 | 89.3% | $128,700 | $780 |
| Jefferson (KY) | 1.5% | 345,261 | 90.6% | $170,100 | $871 |
| Oldham (KY) | 0.5% | 21,973 | 95.2% | $282,100 | $919 |
| Shelby (KY) | 0.8% | 17,823 | 93.3% | $197,300 | $849 |
| Spencer (KY) | 0.2% | 7,273 | 93.0% | $213,300 | $649 |
| Washington (IN) | 2.1% | 12,413 | 88.1% | $118,100 | $674 |
| 10 County Louisville MSA | 1.3% | 543,426 | 90.5% | $174,120 | $794 |
| Hardin (KY) | 1.2% | 46,677 | 89.2% | $156,600 | $827 |
| Meade (KY) | 3.5% | 12,442 | 85.9% | $153,500 | $856 |
| Nelson (KY) | 0.7% | 19,051 | 93.7% | $154,700 | $761 |
| Scott (IN) | 3.0% | 10,637 | 84.3% | $103,000 | $789 |
| Trimble (KY) | 1.6% | 3,993 | 87.6% | $124,000 | $715 |
| 15 County Greater Louisville Region | 1.5% | 636,226 | 89.7% | $162,200 | $793 |
| County | Median Household Income | Per Capita Income | % Poverty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt County, KY | $63,348 | $29,333 | 6.4% |
| Clark County, IN | $55,630 | $29,062 | 7.0% |
| Floyd County, IN | $64,468 | $33,478 | 7.6% |
| Harrison County, IN | $57,712 | $28,119 | 8.1% |
| Henry County, KY | $53,926 | $25,202 | 11.8% |
| Jefferson County, KY | $56,586 | $33,251 | 10.2% |
| Oldham County, KY | $99,128 | $42,272 | 4.8% |
| Shelby County, KY | $67,056 | $32,468 | 7.4% |
| Spencer County, KY | $80,166 | $33,661 | 6.7% |
| Washington County, IN | $47,983 | $25,015 | 10.1% |
| 10 County Louisville MSA | $64,600 | $31,186 | 8.0% |
| Hardin County, KY | $54,367 | $28,606 | 9.6% |
| Meade County, KY | $56,603 | $27,861 | 9.3% |
| Nelson County, KY | $60,127 | $32,735 | 6.6% |
| Scott County, IN | $48,700 | $23,646 | 11.2% |
| Trimble County, KY | $53,056 | $27,237 | 15.5% |
| 15 County Greater Louisville Region | $61,257 | $30,130 | 8.8% |
| 2022 -Jan5 | 20204 | 20103 | 20002 | 19901 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian Workforce | 669,509 | 658,316 | 636,946 | 610,050 | 549,884 |
| Employed | 642,086 | 614,534 | 571,183 | 588,122 | 521,646 |
| Unemployed | 27,423 | 43,782 | 62,692 | 21,928 | 28,238 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 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 March 2022
| 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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