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Lula, Mississippi
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Location of Lula, Mississippi
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 Lula, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 489.21/sq mi (188.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38644
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-42600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406057 |
Lula is a small town located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 204 people lived there.
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Where is Lula Located?
Lula is found near the northern edge of Coahoma County. Important roads like U.S. Route 49 and U.S. Route 61 are close by. Route 49 goes northwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Helena, Arkansas. Route 61 goes north about 18 miles (29 km) to Tunica.
If you head south, these two highways join up. They lead to Clarksdale, which is the main town and government center of Coahoma County. Clarksdale is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Lula. The town of Lula covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square km), and it's all land.
Tornado in 2011
On April 26, 2011, a powerful storm system called the 2011 Super Outbreak caused a tornado to pass through the area. This tornado traveled from Elaine, Arkansas, all the way to Lula. It was rated as an EF0 tornado. This means its winds were estimated to be around 75 miles per hour (121 km/h).
The tornado created a path of damage about 200 yards (180 meters) wide. It traveled for 21.5 miles (34.6 km) along Highway 61. One of the things it damaged was a church near Lula, where it ripped off the roof.
Who Lives in Lula?
The number of people living in Lula has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 174 | — | |
| 1910 | 160 | −8.0% | |
| 1920 | 344 | 115.0% | |
| 1930 | 448 | 30.2% | |
| 1940 | 503 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 488 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 484 | −0.8% | |
| 1970 | 445 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 394 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 224 | −43.1% | |
| 2000 | 370 | 65.2% | |
| 2010 | 298 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 204 | −31.5% | |
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2020 Census Information
The most recent count in 2020 showed that 204 people lived in Lula. Most of the people living in Lula are Black or African American. A smaller number of residents are White. There are also a few people who identify as being of mixed race.
Education in Lula
Students in Lula attend schools that are part of the Coahoma County School District. The main school for older students is Coahoma County Junior-Senior High School.
Famous People from Lula
Some notable people have come from Lula:
- Rex Armistead – He was an investigator for the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission.
- Unita Blackwell – A well-known activist who worked for civil rights.
- Sam Carr – A talented blues drummer.
- Maud Jeffries – An actress.
- Ransom A. Myers – A scientist who studied marine biology.
- Bertha Lee Pate – A blues singer.
See also
In Spanish: Lula (Misisipi) para niños
