Kentucky Secretary of State
Alison Lundergan Grimes

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Louisville, Kentucky

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Class (ending Dec. 31, 2014):	1
Class (effective Jan. 1, 2015):
Status:	Active
Established (y–m–d):	1778-00-00
Incorporated:	1828-02-13
County:	Jefferson
Area Development	KIPDA
County Seat	Yes
Form Of Government:	Consolidated Local Government
Interactive Map (Courtesy Kentucky Geography Network)

Submitted By Gene Burch
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Notes: Louisville was named in honor of King Louis XVI of France. The city was granted a town charter in 1780 by Virginia. The Louisville Metro Urban Service District (shaded green) is depicted within Louisville/Jefferson County on the Interactive Map. Declaration states year of incorporation (as CLG) as 2003. Note: Hillview Annexation Ordinance 2009-01 places portion of Hillview inside Louisville/Jefferson County.

Population Estimates:

1990: 269838

1991: 267106

1992: 265356

1993: 263842

1994: 262176

1995: 260194

1996: 258342

1997: 256669

1998: 255033

1999: 253128

2000: 255537

2001: 252951

2002: 250724

2003: 248762

*Compiled by the Ky. State Data Center. Population Estimates may change as city boundaries are adjusted.

City Links:
  ADD Website
  City Government Website
  Louisville.com
  Louisville/Jefferson County Information Consortium
  Metro Louisville Website
  The Louisville Scene

County Links:
  Jefferson County Clerk
  Jefferson County Genealogy
  Jefferson County History & Genealogy
  Jefferson County PVA
  Jefferson County Sheriff

Mayor	Gregory Fischer
Meeting Times:	2nd & 4th Tue 6:00pm
Office Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Website:	www.louisvilleky.gov

U.S. Decennial Census (April 1):

2000: 256,231

1990: 269,063

1980: 298,694

1970: 361,706

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)

Date Filed	Type	Ordinance	Map Status	Notes
2019-05-23	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 620,118 (Old Louisville)
2019-05-23	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 770,517 (Louisville Metro)
2018-05-24	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as July 1, 2017: 621,349 (Old Louisville)
2018-05-24	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 771,158 (Louisville Metro)
2016-05-19	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 615,366. (Balance after population of incorporated cities within the Metro area is deducted.)
2016-05-19	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 763,623. (Louisville Metro)
2015-05-21	Population (2010)			Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Cenus: 597,337. (Balance after population of incorporated cities within the Metro area is deducted.)
2015-05-21	Population (2010)			Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 741,096 (Louisville Metro)
2014-08-12	Declaration (TIFF) (PDF)	HB 331 (2014)		Statement of Form of Government (Consolidated Local Government), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2010-08-26	Resolution	No. 133, Series 2010	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 87, Series 1982
2010-08-26	Annexation	Ordinance 87, Series 1982	MAPPABLE	Tract located near I-64 & Henry Watterson Expressway (53.21 acres)
2010-08-10	Resolution	No.132, Series 2010	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 65, Series 1982 (As Amended)
2010-08-10	Annexation	Ordinance 65, Series 1982 (As Amended)	MAPPABLE	between I-264, I-64, Shelbyville Rd, Hurstbourne & Oxmoor Woods Subdivisions: 597.53a
2010-07-01	Notification of Appointment			Metro Council Member (6th District)
2010-06-14	Resolution	No. 134, Series 2010	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 75, Series 1981
2010-06-14	Annexation	Ordinance 75, Series 1981	MAPPABLE	Tract located north & south of Gardiner Lane between Poplar Level Rd & Bishop Lane: 48.6 acres
2010-06-11	Notification of Vacancy			Metro Council Member (6th District)
2002-04-23	Kentucky House Bill 659	codified as KRS 67C		Consolidated Louisville & Jefferson County Governments & mandated Urban Service Taxing Districts.
1983-06-16	Census			Population: 298,694 (1980)
1981-05-01	KRS 81.045 Filing		MAPPABLE