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Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY

ZIP 40272 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 40272

40272 has a population of 37,595 with a median age of 38.8 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.0%+28% vs US avg
x
Black
9.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.1%-52% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.9%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
16.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.0%-10% vs US avg
x
High school
38.8%+48% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.0%-0% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
63.7%+358% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.3%+560% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 40272

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
63.7%+358% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.3%+560% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,595
Median age38.8
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.0%
Hispanic9.1%
Black9.3%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born63.7%