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Louise

Mississippi · 178 residents · 0.177 sq mi
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Louise has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
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: 280
Median age
47.4
+38%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1191762342913481990201020202024Louise
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,458
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,352
+52%since 2000
from $14,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction35.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$386
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(83)
Black50.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(13)
Diversity Score70.8%(126)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−52.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louise, Mississippi?

Louise, Mississippi has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louise, Mississippi?

The typical household in Louise, Mississippi earns about $31,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louise, Mississippi expensive?

In Louise, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Louise, Mississippi?

About 22.7% 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 20.0% 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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