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Lula

Mississippi · 370 residents · 0.417 sq mi
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Lula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,700. The poverty rate of 39.3% 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: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

370
+54%since 1990
from 241 in 1990
1990 – 2025
887 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 578 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
−16%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1732302873444011990201020202024Lula
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,008
+51%since 1990
from $7,958 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.3%
−28.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$225
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $185 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
32.8% rent
2.4
−1%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(98)
Black59.3%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.3%(145)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(73)
Black77.3%(286)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(7)
Diversity Score43.7%(162)
44
−28%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
44.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+5%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lula, Mississippi?

Lula, Mississippi has about 370 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lula, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lula, Mississippi earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lula, Mississippi expensive?

In Lula, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Lula, Mississippi?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lula, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lula, Mississippi?

About 39.3% of people in Lula, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lula, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lula, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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