Geography
Louisville is southwest of Clayton, the county seat, and northeast ofHistory
Louisville was established in 1817 in former Creek territory. The town holds a unique place in Alabama's administrative history as one of few municipalities to serve as county seat for multiple counties. It first became the county seat of Pike County in 1821, demonstrating its early importance in the region. When Barbour County was created from portions of Pike and Henry counties, Louisville was chosen as its first county seat, serving from 1832 until 1834, when the seat was relocated to Clayton. This dual role as county seat for two different counties reflects Louisville's significant role in southeast Alabama's early development. The town's economic development was significantly influenced by the arrival of the Central of Georgia Railroad in 1888. The lumber industry, established in 1828, became a cornerstone of the local economy and continues to play an important role today. The town marked its entry into the automotive age with its first automobile in 1908.Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 395 people, 238 households, and 141 families residing in the town.2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 612 people, 242 households, and 168 families in the town. The population density was . There were 271 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 52.94% White, 40.69% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 5.23% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 6.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 242 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.9% of households were one person and 16.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05. The age distribution was 23.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males. The median household income was $20,859 and the median family income was $27,014. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,151. About 22.4% of families and 28.0% of the population were below theGovernment
Louisville operates under a mayor-council form of government, combining executive and legislative functions to serve its residents. The city council consists of five members, each elected from single-member districts. Council members serve four-year terms on a part-time basis. The council's primary responsibilities include drafting city ordinances and policies and managing city fund appropriations. The mayor is elected to a four-year term through citywide voting. As of 2025, the Mayor is James B. Grant, who has been mayor since 1986.State and Federal Representation
U.S. Congressional District: 2nd District
* Current Representative:Alabama State Legislature
* Senate District 28: William Beasley * House District 84: Berry ForteU.S. Senate Representation
* SenatorNotable people
* George M. Grant, former U.S. Representative * Jeremiah Norman Williams, U.S. Representative from Alabama's 2nd congressional district from 1875 to 1877Gallery
References
External links
* {{authority control Towns in Alabama Towns in Barbour County, Alabama