Louise, Mississippi facts for kids
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Louise, Mississippi
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 Louise, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Humphreys |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 1,005.65/sq mi (389.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39097
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| Area code | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-42240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406048 |
Louise is a small town located in Humphreys County, Mississippi. In 2020, about 178 people lived there. The town's population has changed over the years. For example, in 2010, 199 people lived there, and in 2000, there were 315 residents.
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Geography of Louise
Louise is found in the southern part of Humphreys County. It is located along Silver Creek. This area is part of the Mississippi Delta region. The Mississippi Delta is a flat, fertile area in Mississippi. It is known for its rich soil.
The town of Louise covers a total area of about 0.46 square kilometers (0.18 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 69 | — | |
| 1920 | 537 | 678.3% | |
| 1930 | 514 | −4.3% | |
| 1940 | 456 | −11.3% | |
| 1950 | 479 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 481 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 444 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 400 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 343 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 315 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 199 | −36.8% | |
| 2020 | 178 | −10.6% | |
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The population of Louise has changed over time. In 2000, there were 315 people living in the town. By 2010, the population had decreased to 199. In 2020, the number of residents was 178.
The town is home to a mix of people. In 2020, the population was mostly made up of African American and White residents. There were also a few people of mixed races and Hispanic or Latino backgrounds.
In 2000, there were 117 households in Louise. A household is a group of people living together. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The median age of people in Louise in 2000 was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Louise
Students in Louise attend schools that are part of the Humphreys County School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
Famous People from Louise
Some notable people have come from Louise:
- Houston Antwine was a professional football player.
- Leon Finney Jr. was a minister and community organizer.
- Hip Linkchain was a Chicago blues guitarist.
- James D. Montgomery was an attorney.
- Warren Smith was a rockabilly singer.
See also
In Spanish: Louise (Misisipi) para niños
