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Louin, Mississippi
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Location of Louin, Mississippi
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 Louin, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.08 sq mi (15.75 km2) |
| • Land | 6.06 sq mi (15.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 45.36/sq mi (17.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39338
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-42200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0693834 |
Louin is a small town in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. It is located along Mississippi Highway 15. In 2020, about 275 people lived there. The town was affected by a strong tornado on June 18, 2023, which caused some damage and one death.
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Where is Louin Located?
Louin is found in the northwestern part of Jasper County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) north of Bay Springs. Bay Springs is one of the two main towns in Jasper County. Highway 15 also goes northeast from Louin for about 4 miles (6 km) to Montrose.
The United States Census Bureau says Louin covers an area of about 6.08 square miles (15.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Louin?
The population of Louin has changed over the years. A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The first census data for Louin in this record was from 1910, when 523 people lived there. The population went up and down over the years. In 2000, there were 339 people. By 2010, the number dropped to 277, and in 2020, it was 275.
Most people in Louin are White or African American. In 2000, about 68% of the people were White, and about 30% were African American. The rest were from two or more races.
The town has many different kinds of families. In 2000, about 29% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, and others were individuals living alone. The average age of people in Louin in 2000 was 38 years old.
Learning in Louin
Students in Louin attend schools that are part of the West Jasper School District. The main high school for students in Louin is Bay Springs High School.
Famous People from Louin
- Murriel Page is a well-known person from Louin. She used to play professional basketball in the Women's National Basketball Association.
See also
In Spanish: Louin (Misisipi) para niños
