Louisville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Louisville, Mississippi
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Main Street in Louisville, 2008
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Location of Louisville, Mississippi
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 Louisville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Winston | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 15.27 sq mi (39.56 km2) | ||
| • Land | 15.10 sq mi (39.10 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,072 | ||
| • Density | 402.17/sq mi (155.28/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
39339
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| Area code(s) | 662 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-42280 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0693835 | ||
| Website | City Website | ||
Louisville (pronounced LEW-iss-vill) is a city located in Winston County, Mississippi. It is the main city and the county seat of Winston County. In 2020, about 6,072 people lived there.
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History of Louisville, Mississippi
Louisville, like Winston County, is named after Louis Winston. He lived from 1784 to 1824. Louis Winston was a colonel in the military, a well-known lawyer, and a judge on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
2014 Tornado Impact
On April 28, 2014, a very strong tornado hit Louisville. This tornado was rated as an EF4. Sadly, 10 people lost their lives because of this storm.
Geography and Location
Louisville is located at coordinates 33.122931 degrees North and -89.056182 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 15.3 square miles (39.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Many people call Louisville the "Front porch of the South."
Population and Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 385 | — | |
| 1880 | 418 | 8.6% | |
| 1890 | 484 | 15.8% | |
| 1900 | 505 | 4.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,181 | 133.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,777 | 50.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,013 | 69.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,451 | 14.5% | |
| 1950 | 5,282 | 53.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,066 | −4.1% | |
| 1970 | 6,626 | 30.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,323 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 7,169 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 7,006 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,631 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,072 | −8.4% | |
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Louisville's Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States Census counted 6,072 people living in Louisville. There were 2,309 households and 1,589 families in the city. The population of Louisville is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| Black or African American | 3,895 | 64.15% |
| White | 1,925 | 31.7% |
| Other/Mixed | 120 | 1.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.12% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
Education in Louisville
Before 1970, schools in Louisville were separated. White students and Black students went to different schools. Black students attended the Louisville Colored School, also called Camile Street School. White students went to schools like Louisville High School.
Changes in School System
Laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and court decisions changed this. In 1967, a plan was made to allow students to choose their schools. When courts ordered schools to be integrated, students from Louisville Colored School could attend Louisville High School. Some private schools, like Winston Academy, were created at that time.
Today, the Louisville Municipal School District serves the city. Students attend schools like Louisville High School. There are also private schools, including Winston Academy and Grace Christian School.
Culture and Attractions
Louisville is home to the American Heritage "Big Red" Fire Museum. This museum has a collection of old, restored fire trucks and equipment.
The Strand Theatre is a historic movie theater in downtown Louisville. It is now used for art shows and music events. Carl Jackson, a famous musician from Louisville, holds a Christmas concert there each year. He does this to help raise money to restore the building.
Transportation Routes
Louisville is connected by several important highways.
- Mississippi Highway 14 comes from the east and goes through Louisville's Main Street. It then continues west towards the Mississippi River.
- Mississippi Highway 15 enters Louisville from the north. It joins with Mississippi Highway 25 just north of the city.
- Mississippi Highway 25 also comes from the north. Highways 15 and 25 travel together along the west side of Louisville. They separate at the southern edge of town. Highway 15 goes to Philadelphia, and Highway 25 goes to Jackson.
Notable People from Louisville
Many talented people have come from Louisville, Mississippi.
- Van Chancellor, a basketball coach
- Thomas D. Clark, a well-known historian
- Doug Cunningham, a former professional football player
- Olu Dara (born Charles Jones), a jazz musician and father of the rapper Nas
- Drew Eubanks, an American basketball player
- Mark Hudspeth, a football coach
- Carl Jackson, a country music songwriter
- E. Grady Jolly, a U.S. circuit judge
- Andy Kennedy, a basketball coach
- Coby Miller, an Olympic athlete
- Matthew Mitchell, a basketball coach
- Kim Rosamond, a basketball coach for Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- Lisa Stewart, a country music singer and TV host
- Marcus Thames, a Major League Baseball player and coach
In Spanish: Louisville (Misisipi) para niños
