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Lowndesville

South Carolina · 121 residents (2025 est.) · 0.775 sq mi
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Population has grown 24% since 2000. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+24%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+20%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
651041421802191990201020202024Lowndesville
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$64,440
+483%since 2000
from $11,048 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.644
+35%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$510
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(127)
Black20.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(129)
Black16%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian21.4%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.1%(138)
Diversity Score
67
+61%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−59.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

Lowndesville, South Carolina has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lowndesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Lowndesville, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lowndesville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

About 32.0% of people in Lowndesville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowndesville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowndesville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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