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Louise, TX

Census-designated place in Wharton County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77455.

Population

890

Land area

6.7sq mi

People per sq mi

133

ZIP codes

1

Louise and its ZIP codes

Full map

Louise at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $63,750 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,700 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $1,533 a month.

Local data for Louise, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Louise, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$63,750

Poverty rate

20.5%

Median home value

$122,700

Median rent

$1,533/mo

Homeownership

68.7%

Bachelor's or higher

6.3%

Median age

27.1

Average commute

35.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (250), Irish Americans (157), German Americans (113).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wharton County. PPP loans are for Louise.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,945

16,194 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,445

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$316M

FY 2026, $7,611 per person

PPP loans

$5.4M

86 loans, 424 jobs reported

Wharton County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Louise, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled6.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.4%

Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Louise, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

285

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,617

10.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 42°F

49.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Louise, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.8%

U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts

ZIP codes in Louise

1 in or overlapping Louise. Population shown

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Cities near Louise

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GanadoCity7.5 mi1.2
El CampoCity11 mi9.2
EdnaCity17 mi4.1
MidfieldCensus-designated place17 mi0.5
La WardCity19 mi0.8
BlessingCensus-designated place20 mi2
LolitaCensus-designated place21 mi2.6
NadaCensus-designated place21 mi6.7
GarwoodCensus-designated place23 mi5.4
VanderbiltCensus-designated place24 mi1.9
WhartonCity24 mi8.3
MarkhamCensus-designated place24 mi2.2
HungerfordCensus-designated place28 mi1.8
InezCensus-designated place28 mi59.6
Bay CityCity29 mi9.3
IagoCensus-designated place29 mi1.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Louise, TX in?
Louise is in Wharton County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Louise, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Louise include 77455.
What is the population of Louise, TX?
About 890 people live in Louise, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Louise?
Nearby places include Ganado (7.5 mi), El Campo (11 mi), Edna (17 mi), Midfield (17 mi), La Ward (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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