Louisville, Mississippi

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Louisville, Mississippi
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = Main Street in Louisville, 2008


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map_caption = Location of Louisville, Mississippi


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Mississippi
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Winston
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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 39.6
area_land_km2 = 39.1
area_water_km2 = 0.6
area_total_sq_mi = 15.3
area_land_sq_mi = 15.1
area_water_sq_mi = 0.2

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 7006
population_density_km2 = 179.3
population_density_sq_mi = 464.5

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
elevation_footnotes =
elevation_m = 174
elevation_ft = 571
latd = 33 |latm = 7 |lats = 23 |latNS = N
longd = 89 |longm = 3 |longs = 22 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 39339
area_code = 662
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 28-42280
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0693835
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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.GR|6

Geography

Louisville is located at coor dms|33|7|23|N|89|3|22|W|city (33.122931, -89.056182).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.3 square miles (39.7 km²), of which, 15.1 square miles (39.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (1.44%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 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/sq mi (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.

Education

The City of Louisville is served by the Louisville Municipal School District. 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 engines. [ [http://www.taylorbigred.com/fire_museum.html The American Heritage "Big Red" Fire Museum] in Louisville] 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. [cite news|title=Strong cast of musicians serves up Christmas joy|work=Winston County Journal|first=Joseph|last=McCain|date=December 13, 2006|url=http://www.winstoncountyjournal.com/articles/2006/12/13/news/news03.txt]

Notable People and Places

* Marcus Thames, Professional Baseball Player
* Lisa Stewart, Country music singer and TV host
* Kris Lee, American cabaret artist and playwright
* Carl Jackson, Country music songwriter
* Coby Miller, Olympic athlete
* Rob Faulk, Renound Clergy

Coloqualism

The town is pronounced by the locals as "Lewis-vull".

References