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Louise

Mississippi · 166 residents (2025 est.) · 0.177 sq mi
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Louise has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,379. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. The poverty rate of 55.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 60% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−43%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 1,780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:166 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1191762342913481990201020202024Louise
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,379
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,034
+3%since 2000
from $14,658 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.6%
+42.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.224
−54%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade44.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(138)
Black54.3%(171)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(19)
Black89.3%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.8%(42)
Diversity Score
24
−63%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
44.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
36.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.3%
−55.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 48.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louise, Mississippi?

Louise, Mississippi has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louise, Mississippi?

The typical household in Louise, Mississippi earns about $22,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Louise, Mississippi?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Louise, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louise, Mississippi?

About 55.6% of people in Louise, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louise, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Louise, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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