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Louisville

Mississippi · 6,631 residents · 15.098 sq mi
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Louisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,081. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $75,100. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,631
−5%since 2000
from 7,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Louisville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,081
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,485 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,362
+3%since 2000
from $15,857 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(3,177)
Black52.3%(3,663)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(116)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(4,514)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(2,410)
Black61.5%(4,078)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(53)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0.3%(23)
Diversity Score60.4%(4,008)
Diversity Score
60
−6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisville, Mississippi?

Louisville, Mississippi has about 6,631 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Louisville, Mississippi earns about $28,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisville, Mississippi expensive?

In Louisville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Louisville, Mississippi?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Louisville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisville, Mississippi?

About 28.8% of people in Louisville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 538 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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