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Lowndes County

Mississippi · 58,879 residents · 505.448 sq mi
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Lowndes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,170. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,879
−4%since 2000
from 61,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+17%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K59K60K61K62K1990201020202024Lowndes County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,170
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,123 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,439
+60%since 2000
from $16,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(34,489)
Black41.4%(25,486)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(684)
Asian0.5%(329)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(38,909)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(29,363)
Black44%(25,885)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,323)
Asian0.9%(514)
Other2.3%(1,375)
Diversity Score68.8%(40,517)
Segregation Score40.6%(23,930)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowndes County, Mississippi?

Lowndes County, Mississippi has about 58,879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowndes County, Mississippi earns about $48,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowndes County, Mississippi expensive?

In Lowndes County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $136,300, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Lowndes County, Mississippi?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lowndes County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowndes County, Mississippi?

About 19.6% of people in Lowndes County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowndes County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowndes County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 429 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 1.03Census Tract 4.05Census Tract 4.03Census Tract 7Census Tract 4.04Census Tract 5Census Tract 3.01Census Tract 3.02Census Tract 6Census Tract 8Census Tract 9.02Census Tract 9.01Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 10Census Tract 4.06Census Tract 1.04Census Tract 11Census Tract 9800
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 39702ZIP 39705ZIP 39701ZIP 39740ZIP 39766ZIP 39743ZIP 39736ZIP 39753
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