Lula, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 217, Lula'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

Lula is a small community located in Mississippi, within Coahoma County. The total population is 217. It ranks as the 344th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lula is 49.8 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.6% 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 Lula is $36,250. This is 36% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 61% 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 unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $73,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Lula is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 44.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lula has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.7%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (90.3% vs 36.3%).

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower 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 68.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lula, 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.