Louisville, Mississippi
Encyclopedia
Louisville is a city in Winston County
, Mississippi
, United States
. The population was 7,006 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
of Winston County
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 15.3 square miles (39.6 km²), of which, 15.1 square miles (39.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (1.44%) is water. It is known by many as the "Front porch of the South".
of 2000, there were 7,006 people, 2,641 households, and 1,817 families residing in the city. The population density
was 464.5 people per square mile (179.4/km²). There were 2,884 housing units at an average density of 191.2 per square mile (73.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.29% White, 52.46% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.44% from other races
, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.
There were 2,641 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples
living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,485, and the median income for a family was $31,750. Males had a median income of $29,951 versus $17,491 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,857. About 24.8% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.3% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.
. Private schools in Louisville include Winston Academy and Grace Christian School.
. The Strand Theatre, in downtown Louisville, is an historic movie theater which now serves as an art and music venue. Louisville native Carl Jackson
plays an annual Christmas concert at the theater to raise money for the building's restoration.
Mississippi Highway 15 enters from the north from Ackerman, MS, then meets up with Mississippi Highway 25 just north of Louisville. M.S. 25 enters from the north from Starkville. M.S. 15 and 25 travel together along the western side of town. At the southern edge of town they separate: M.S. 15 traveling to Philadelphia & Interstate 20
; and M.S. 25 to Jackson.
Winston County, Mississippi
-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 20,160 people, 7,578 households and 5,471 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 per square mile . There were 8,472 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 7,006 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Winston County
Winston County, Mississippi
-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 20,160 people, 7,578 households and 5,471 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 per square mile . There were 8,472 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
.
Geography
Louisville is located at 33°7′23"N 89°3′22"W (33.122931, -89.056182).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 15.3 square miles (39.6 km²), of which, 15.1 square miles (39.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (1.44%) is water. It is known by many as the "Front porch of the South".
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 7,006 people, 2,641 households, and 1,817 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 464.5 people per square mile (179.4/km²). There were 2,884 housing units at an average density of 191.2 per square mile (73.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.29% White, 52.46% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.44% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.
There were 2,641 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,485, and the median income for a family was $31,750. Males had a median income of $29,951 versus $17,491 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,857. About 24.8% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.3% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Louisville is served by the Louisville Municipal School DistrictLouisville Municipal School District
The Louisville Municipal School District is a public school district based in Louisville, Mississippi . The district's boundaries parallel that of Winston County.-History:The first public school in Louisville was established in 1872...
. Private schools in Louisville include Winston Academy and Grace Christian School.
Culture
The American Heritage "Big Red" Fire Museum is located in Louisville. This museum features a collection of restored antique fire equipment and fire enginesFire apparatus
A fire apparatus, fire engine, fire truck, or fire appliance is a vehicle designed to assist in fighting fires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access to the fire, along with water or other equipment...
. The Strand Theatre, in downtown Louisville, is an historic movie theater which now serves as an art and music venue. Louisville native Carl Jackson
Carl Jackson
Carl Jackson is an American country and bluegrass musician. Jackson's first Grammy was awarded in 1992 for his duet album with John Starling titled "Spring Training." In 2003 Jackson produced the Grammy Award-winning CD titled Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers - a tribute to Ira...
plays an annual Christmas concert at the theater to raise money for the building's restoration.
Notable People and Places
- Marcus ThamesMarcus ThamesMarcus Markley Thames is an American professional baseball outfielder. He has previously played for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers....
, Professional Baseball Player - Thomas D. ClarkThomas D. ClarkThomas Dionysius Clark was perhaps Kentucky's most notable historian. Clark saved from destruction a large portion of Kentucky's printed history, which later become a core body of documents in the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives...
, Noted Historian - Lisa StewartLisa Stewart-Track listing:#"Somebody's in Love" – 3:31#"Drive Time" – 3:35#"Don't Touch Me" – 3:02#"Under the Light of the Texaco" – 3:42...
, Country music singer and TV host - Carl JacksonCarl JacksonCarl Jackson is an American country and bluegrass musician. Jackson's first Grammy was awarded in 1992 for his duet album with John Starling titled "Spring Training." In 2003 Jackson produced the Grammy Award-winning CD titled Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers - a tribute to Ira...
, Country music songwriter - Coby MillerCoby MillerCoby Miller is an American track and field athlete, who specialises in the sprint events. In his career he recorded a sub-10 second personal best in the 100 meters and a sub-20 second best in the 200 meters. In the latter distance, he won the 1999 Summer Universiade and reached the 2000 Sydney...
, Olympic athlete - Van ChancellorVan ChancellorVan Chancellor is the former Louisiana State University women's basketball coach. He was named head coach on April 11, 2007, replacing Pokey Chatman. In 2001, Van Chancellor was elected to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Knoxville, Tennessee...
, Basketball Coach - Andy KennedyAndy Kennedy (basketball coach)Andy Kennedy is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at the University of Mississippi . Kennedy was a player in high school at both Winston Academy and Louisville High School...
, Basketball Coach - Matthew MitchellMatthew MitchellMatthew LaMont Mitchell is the current head coach for the University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team, also known as "UK Hoops".-Coaching:...
, Basketball Coach - Mark HudspethMark Hudspeth-External links:*...
, Football Coach - David JohnsonDavid JohnsonDavid Johnson may refer to:* C. David Johnson , Canadian actor* David Johnson , American painter* David Johnson , American former college football quarterback...
, Local Musician and Radio Caller to the "Rick and Bubba Show" - Rev. Dr. William Headd,Civil Rights Leader, Pastor
- Donnie McClurkinDonnie McClurkinDonald Andrew McClurkin, Jr. is an American gospel music singer and minister. He has won three Grammy awards, ten Stellar awards, two BET awards, two Soul Train awards, one Dove award and one NAACP Image award for his work....
, gospel music singer and Pastor - Dennis Hudson , Author and Newscaster
Transportation
Mississippi Highway 14 enters east from the Alabama state line through Macon and when it enters in Louisville it is also known as Main Street. It leaves westbound eventually traveling to the Mississippi River where it ends.Mississippi Highway 15 enters from the north from Ackerman, MS, then meets up with Mississippi Highway 25 just north of Louisville. M.S. 25 enters from the north from Starkville. M.S. 15 and 25 travel together along the western side of town. At the southern edge of town they separate: M.S. 15 traveling to Philadelphia & Interstate 20
Interstate 20
Interstate 20 is a major east–west Interstate Highway in the Southern United States. I‑20 runs 1,535 miles from near Kent, Texas, at Interstate 10 to Florence, South Carolina, at Interstate 95...
; and M.S. 25 to Jackson.