Louise, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 178, Louise's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Louise is a small community located in Mississippi, within Humphreys County. The total population is 178. It ranks as the 362nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Louise is 38.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.6 years. With 38.2% of the population under 18, Louise has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 28.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Louise is $22,379. This is 60% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 72% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 55.6%. This is 194% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Louise, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Louise has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.7%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (89.3% vs 36.3%).

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%. Notably, 27.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Louise, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.