City

Louise, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Humphreys County  ·  Mississippi

👥501Population
💰$21,727Median HH Income▼ 72% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$114,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓13.8%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊25.6%Unemployment▲ 424% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21%Black: 79%Race
White21.0%
Black79.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
40%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty49.5% ▲ 395% above avg
College Grads13.8% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment25.6% ▲ 424% above avg
HS Graduate166 (53.2%)
Some College5 (1.6%)
Associates98 (31.4%)
Bachelors6 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree37 (11.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.2%Some College: 1.6%Associates: 31.4%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
HS Grad53.2%
Some College1.6%
Associates31.4%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.2%Renter: 39.8%Tenure
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$21,727 ▼ 72% below avg
Median Home Value$114,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units306
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
27%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
75%
About Louise, MS

Louise is a city in Mississippi, located in Humphreys County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 501 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Louise is a lower-income community. The median household income of $21,727 is well below the national average. Approximately 49.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Louise is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Louise is less-educated. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (79.04%).

Louise, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Louise
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39097 501 $21,727 $114,100 $907 25.6% 13.8% 60.2%