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Lowndes County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Columbus

Lowndes County's estimated 2025 population is 56,507 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lowndes County is the 14th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 59,796 and has seen a growth of -5.5% since that time.

56,507
Total Population
112
Population Density (mi²)
14
Population Rank (State)
-388 -0.68%
Annual Population Growth

Lowndes County Population

Lowndes County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lowndes County includes 50.15% White, 43.97% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White29,18150.15%
Black or African American25,58543.97%
Two or more races1,9373.33%
Other race7091.22%
Asian6391.1%
Native American1360.23%

Lowndes County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lowndes County's average per capita income is $42,890. Household income levels show a median of $54,460. The poverty rate stands at 16.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$94,635-
Families$73,726$92,008
Households$54,460$74,538
Non Families$25,804$42,296

$42,890

Average Income

$54,460

Median Household Income

16.94%

Poverty Rate

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