Overview
Lula is a small incorporated town in Coahoma County in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Mississippi. Located within the Mississippi Delta, Lula is part of a landscape shaped by riverine soils and a long history of agriculture. It is one of several modest-sized communities in the county and region that serve as residential and local-service centers for surrounding rural areas.
Geography and population
The town lies within Coahoma County and shares the Delta's flat, fertile terrain. According to the 2010 census, Lula had a population of 298. Like many small Delta towns, Lula has a compact built environment with residences, a few local businesses, and community facilities that serve a dispersed rural population.
Economy and land use
The economy around Lula is dominated by agriculture, especially row crops common to the Delta such as cotton, soybeans and other commodity grains. Local employment patterns frequently include farm work, agribusiness services, retail and public-sector jobs in education or municipal services. Small towns in the area often function as hubs for nearby farms and provide basic goods and services to residents.
History and culture
As part of the Mississippi Delta, Lula shares the region's layered history—Native American presence, antebellum plantation agriculture, and the 20th-century cultural developments that produced distinctive Delta music and literature. Community life in Lula reflects rural southern traditions, churches, and civic organizations that anchor social activity.
Notable features and resources
- Administrative affiliation: Coahoma County.
- National context: part of the United States.
- Demographic snapshot: population 298 as reported by the 2010 census.
For readers seeking current statistics or municipal details, county government offices and state resources provide updated demographic, economic and planning information that reflect changes since the last decennial census.