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Lowndes County

Alabama · 10,311 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 $33,634. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 3,162 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,311
−23%since 2000
from 13,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+35%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,634
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,298
+71%since 2000
from $12,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(3,464)
Black73%(9,841)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(85)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(6,639)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(2,807)
Black69.3%(7,149)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(140)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0.3%(30)
Diversity Score53.3%(5,493)
Segregation Score29.1%(3,004)
Diversity Score
53
+8%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowndes County, Alabama?

Lowndes County, Alabama has about 10,311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowndes County, Alabama earns about $33,634 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 $66,500, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Lowndes County, Alabama?

About 14.7% 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 22.4% of people in Lowndes County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowndes County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowndes County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,347 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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