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Lowndes County, Alabama
Lowndes County, Alabama. Lowndes County had 9,359 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.3% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 01085.
Lowndes County is one of the 4 counties of the Montgomery, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,359
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,311 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,833
Median household income
$37,052
±$4,465 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$86,300
±$10,919 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$710
±$160 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Lowndes County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,311 residents in Lowndes County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,359 for July 1, 2025, down 9.3% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,833 over 716 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,833 | 5,086,768 | −246 |
| Households | 4,284±160 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.08 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,847±18 | 2,337,265 | −377 |
Lowndes County's population since 2000
From 13,473 in 2000 to 9,359 in 2025: down 30.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Fort Deposit with 1,114 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fort Deposit | 1,225 | $21,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Mosses | 834 | $26,568 |
| Hayneville | 830 | $37,723 |
| White HallGEOID 0181912 | 806 | $34,375 |
| GordonvilleGEOID 0130808 | 245 | $41,528 |
| LowndesboroGEOID 0144536 | 89 | not published |
| BentonGEOID 0105692 | 41 | $46,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lowndes County?
The median resident of Lowndes County is 42.7 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.7%.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±1.0 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.7%±0.3 pts | 63.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.8%±0.7 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0%±2.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±2.1 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.6%±3.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.4%±3.3 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lowndes County earn?
Half of Lowndes County's 4,284 households earn less than $37,052 a year (±$4,465), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $36,965 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,052±$4,465 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,874±$9,864 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,394±$3,971 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.9%±4.8 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.8%±10.3 pts | 21.3% | +15.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.9%±4.9 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.5%±4.3 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lowndes County?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Lowndes County's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,300 by its owner (±$10,919). The median renter pays $710 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,300±$10,919 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $710±$160 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4%±13.4 pts | 39.9% | −26.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,193±$114 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5%±3.9 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,847±18 | 2,337,265 | −377 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3%±2.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.6%±4.2 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 37.4%±4.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lowndes County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Lowndes County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lowndes County get to work?
83.6% of Lowndes County's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.4%±3.7 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±2.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6%±4.5 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±2.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.9%±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min±2.9 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lowndes County's census tracts?
Lowndes County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,125 (Tract 7811) to $43,310 (Tract 7810).
| Tract 780801085780800 | 2,955±344 | $42,292 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 781001085781000 | 2,669±316 | $43,310 |
| Tract 781101085781100 | 1,566±316 | $31,125 |
| Tract 781201085781200 | 2,643±388 | $35,580 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lowndes County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 65th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 66th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th of 67 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 67 |
| Median home value | 64th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 67 |
| Median age | 22nd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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