City · Kansas
Louisburg, Kansas
Louisburg, city, in Miami County, Kansas. Louisburg had 5,299 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,969 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,094 (±18). GEOID 2042875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,299
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,969 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,094 ±18
Median household income
$68,824
±$23,771 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$269,500
±$18,727 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,439
±$250 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Louisburg and what county is it in?
Louisburg is a city in Miami County, Kansas. It covers 4.9 square miles of land, 1,018 residents per square mile in 2020.
Louisburg is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Louisburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,299 people lived in Louisburg on July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 4,969 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,094 (±18).
| Measure | Louisburg | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,094 ±18 | 34,938 | +651 |
| Households | 2,178 ±203 | 13,738 | +530 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.22 | 2.49 | −0.33 |
| Housing units | 2,342 ±184 | 14,262 | +567 |
Louisburg's population since 2000
From 2,576 in 2000 to 5,299 in 2025: up 105.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Louisburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Louisburg?
The median resident of Louisburg is 39.3 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.5%.
| Measure | Louisburg | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±2.9 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.1% ±4.9 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6% ±5.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±4.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.8% ±2.3 pts | 89.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±3.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±3.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5% ±1.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.7% ±5.7 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4% ±4.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±4.4 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Louisburg earn?
Half of Louisburg's 2,178 households earn less than $68,824 a year (±$23,771), against $89,000 in Miami County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $92,741 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Louisburg | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,824 ±$23,771 | $89,000 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,688 ±$10,547 | $106,192 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,802 ±$4,416 | $42,073 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7% ±4.8 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.3% ±8.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.9 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±3.8 pts | 87.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Louisburg?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Louisburg's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $269,500 by its owner (±$18,727). The median renter pays $1,439 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Louisburg | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $269,500 ±$18,727 | $287,700 | +$46,621 |
| Median gross rent | $1,439 ±$250 | $1,107 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±21.7 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,808 ±$183 | $1,895 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5% ±10.0 pts | 78.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.5% ±10.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,342 ±184 | 14,262 | +567 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±6.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.1% ±6.6 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% ±3.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±3.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.7% ±4.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Louisburg building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Louisburg in 2025 (7 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Louisburg work and get to work?
70.4% of Louisburg's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Louisburg | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5% ±5.9 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±3.7 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.4% ±7.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±6.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±5.2 pts | 14.1% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±4.9 | 30.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Louisburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Louisburg, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1004Miami County | 4,553 | $88,966 |
| Tract 1003Miami County | 2,975 | $92,292 |
| Tract 1002Miami County | 5,436 | $111,736 |
| Tract 1005Miami County | 4,444 | $88,983 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Louisburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Louisburg compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Louisburg is the 4,736th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Louisburg ranks 202nd of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 62nd | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 26th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 133rd | 376 |
| Median household income | 202nd | 374 |
| Per capita income | 151st | 375 |
| Median home value | 64th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 137th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 105th | 374 |
| Median age | 191st | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 289th | 374 |
| Work from home | 32nd | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 53rd | 375 |
Louisburg's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Louisburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Louisburg?
19 of the 57 figures for Louisburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Louisburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Louisburg.