Louisville is a city located in Winston County Mississippi. Louisville has a 2024 population of 5,863. It is also the county seat of Winston County. Louisville is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,063 in 2020.
The average household income in Louisville is $59,907 with a poverty rate of 40.81%. The median age in Louisville is 42.1 years: 39.6 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Louisville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,354 | 55.73% |
| White | 2,551 | 42.39% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,527 | 2.31 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 1,088 | 1.24 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 759 | 2.75 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Female | 634 | 3.48 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Male | 46 | 4.22 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 9.53% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 577 | 14.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 4.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,635 | 41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 6.42% |
| Some College | 716 | 17.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,056 | 1,488 | 162 |
| White | 1,887 | 1,819 | 584 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,313 | $0 | $31,968 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,130 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,259 | $35,735 | $41,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,350 | $35,712 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,354 | $40,985 | $30,798 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $44,803 | $0 |
$36,354
Average Earnings
$40,985
Average Male
$30,798
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.89% of Louisville residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,327 | 1,786 | 53.68% |
| White | 2,393 | 584 | 24.4% |
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100% |
40.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.2%
Male Poverty Rate
37.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Louisville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Louisville is White, with 24.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.12% |
| High School | 39.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.37% |
| Some College | 11.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 60.94% |
| Female Employed | 22.83% |
| Male Employed | 12.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,287 | $67,295 |
| Households | $37,679 | $59,907 |
| Married Families | $67,330 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,870 | $44,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
263
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 154 | 6.44% |
| White | 109 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.45%
Born in Louisville
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.37% of Louisville residents were born in the United States, with 87.45% having been born in Mississippi. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,613 | -50 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 5,663 | -50 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 5,713 | -50 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 5,763 | -50 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 5,813 | -50 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 5,863 | -50 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 5,913 | -40 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 5,953 | -51 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 6,004 | -59 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 6,063 | 64 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 5,999 | -78 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 6,077 | -51 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 6,128 | -72 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 6,200 | 22 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 6,178 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 6,197 | -196 | -3.07% |
| 2013 | 6,393 | -91 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 6,484 | -60 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 6,544 | -72 | -1.09% |
| 2010 | 6,616 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,006 | -163 | -2.27% |
| 1990 | 7,169 | -154 | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 7,323 | 697 | 10.52% |
| 1970 | 6,626 | 1,560 | 30.79% |
| 1960 | 5,066 | -216 | -4.09% |
| 1950 | 5,282 | 1,831 | 53.06% |
| 1940 | 3,451 | 438 | 14.54% |
| 1930 | 3,013 | -2,600 | -46.32% |