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Louisville, Mississippi

Louisville, Mississippi, in Winston county, is 86 miles W of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 151 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 7,006 residents.

The People and Families of Louisville

In Louisville, about 43% of adults are married. Louisville somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisville had a median family income of $31,750.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($725) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Louisville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Louisville can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Louisville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Louisville was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Louisville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Louisville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLouisville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLouisville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Louisville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Louisville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Louisville, MS

Comparing Louisville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men17
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better16
Median Family Income16
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work37
Working at Home15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime78

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