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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lowndes County

Alabama · 13,473 residents · 716.085 sq mi
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Lowndes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,050. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,700. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,473
+6%since 1990
from 12,658 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+20%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Lowndes County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,050
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,584 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,457
+82%since 1990
from $6,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.4%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $195 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
16.7% rent
2.0
−8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(3,187)
Black74.7%(9,455)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.3%(6,109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(3,464)
Black73%(9,841)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(85)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score49.3%(6,639)
49
+2%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lowndes County, Alabama?

Lowndes County, Alabama has about 13,473 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lowndes County, Alabama?

The typical household in Lowndes County, Alabama earns about $23,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowndes County, Alabama expensive?

In Lowndes County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Lowndes County, Alabama?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lowndes County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowndes County, Alabama?

About 31.4% of people in Lowndes County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowndes County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowndes County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 815 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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