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Lowndesville

South Carolina · 128 residents · 0.775 sq mi
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Lowndesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $36,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−23%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+3%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
651041421802191990201020202024Lowndesville
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$15,278
+38%since 2000
from $11,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40%
US avg: 10.9%
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$143
−69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
11.9%
−51.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
51.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(97)
Black19.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.9%(59)
Diversity Score
46
+10%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

Lowndesville, South Carolina has about 128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lowndesville, South Carolina earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowndesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Lowndesville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $143 a month.

How educated are people in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 18.6% of people in Lowndesville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowndesville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowndesville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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