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Lowndesville

South Carolina · 120 residents · 0.775 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $528,600. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $528,600, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 640%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−28%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+18%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
651041421802191990201020202024Lowndesville
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$75,843
+586%since 2000
from $11,048 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+50.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,600
+640%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(94)
Black14.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.6%(43)
Diversity Score
36
−14%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+39.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.4%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
32.7%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.7%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
55.8%
+55.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

Lowndesville, South Carolina has about 120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lowndesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Lowndesville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $528,600.

How educated are people in Lowndesville, South Carolina?

About 42.6% 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 15.7% 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 50 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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