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Lowndesville

South Carolina · 121 residents (2025 est.) · 0.78 sq mi
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Lowndesville is home to 206 people in South Carolina. At a median age of 52.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 32.0% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Median rent is $510 a month. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. The average commute runs 38 minutes.

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

206
+24%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
121 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
266 / sq mi
+41%since 2009
from 188 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
52.0
+20%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.78 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6510414218021919902000201020202024Lowndesville
2024206
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(10)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.9%(8)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(24)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5436.9%(76)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.9%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
32.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$510
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
59.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
40.7% rent
14.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.91 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.00 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
40.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(127)
Black20.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(129)
Black16%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian21.4%(44)
Other0%(0)
67
+44%since 2009
from 46 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Asian Indian21.4%(44)
Ancestry
American6.3%(13)
Scottish1.5%(3)
Czech0.5%(1)
Polish0.5%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
14.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
57.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
41.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
30.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
66.7%
+59.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
55.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
8.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 10.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
77.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(23)
Married56.3%(45)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15%(12)
Women 15+
Never married37.9%(36)
Married46.3%(44)
Widowed3.2%(3)
Divorced12.6%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.2%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 10.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
18.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
23.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
13.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
42.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
48.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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