County · Mississippi
Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County, Mississippi. Lowndes County had 57,346 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 18 census tracts. GEOID 28087.
Lowndes County is one of the 2 counties of the Columbus, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,346
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,879 · ACS 2020-2024: 57,838
Median household income
$53,812
±$2,871 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$164,100
±$8,539 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$930
±$43 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Lowndes County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 58,879 residents in Lowndes County. The Census Bureau estimates 57,346 for July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 57,838 over 505 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 57,838 | 2,946,779 | −1,312 |
| Households | 23,006±500 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 27,168±65 | 1,341,114 | −146 |
Lowndes County's population since 2000
From 61,586 in 2000 to 57,346 in 2025: down 6.9%. 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 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Columbus with 22,792 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 37.6 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 43.6%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±0.5 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 3.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.0%±0.6 pts | 55.2% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 43.6%±0.8 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±1.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±1.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3%±1.4 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.1%±2.0 pts | 25.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 23,006 households earn less than $53,812 a year (±$2,871), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,077 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,265 after inflation. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,812±$2,871 | $56,447 | −$8,265 |
| Mean household income | $73,521±$3,971 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,143±$1,473 | $31,549 | −$2,394 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±2.0 pts | 18.9% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.8%±4.1 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±1.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2%±1.8 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 61.3% of Lowndes County's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 by its owner (±$8,539). The median renter pays $930 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,100±$8,539 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $930±$43 | $954 | −$61 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9%±5.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,287±$63 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3%±2.3 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 27,168±65 | 1,341,114 | −146 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8%±2.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7%±1.9 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.0%±1.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 143 new housing units across Lowndes County in 2025 (143 single-family), 2.5 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?
86.2% of Lowndes County's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.3%±1.6 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.2%±1.9 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±1.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1%±1.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min±1.1 | 25.6 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 18 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,895 (Tract 9.02) to $85,087 (Tract 1.03).
| Tract 1.0228087000102 | 2,208±419 | $47,740 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0328087000103 | 5,704±704 | $85,087 |
| Tract 1.0428087000104 | 1,534±300 | $73,021 |
| Tract 3.0128087000301 | 3,570±447 | $71,875 |
| Tract 3.0228087000302 | 3,550±497 | $80,816 |
| Tract 4.0328087000403 | 5,138±828 | $57,146 |
| Tract 4.0428087000404 | 4,506±623 | $84,615 |
| Tract 4.0528087000405 | 5,356±581 | $46,963 |
| Tract 4.0628087000406 | 1,685±248 | $72,434 |
| Tract 528087000500 | 4,344±534 | $52,944 |
| Tract 628087000600 | 3,520±693 | $25,406 |
| Tract 728087000700 | 4,538±662 | $35,720 |
| Tract 828087000800 | 2,654±540 | $22,113 |
| Tract 9.0128087000901 | 2,254±305 | $53,821 |
| Tract 9.0228087000902 | 2,519±744 | $18,895 |
| Tract 1028087001000 | 1,957±283 | $76,411 |
| Tract 1128087001100 | 1,508±352 | $55,166 |
| Tract 980028087980000 | 1,293±254 | $69,539 |
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 Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 51st of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 82 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 82 |
| Median home value | 17th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 82 |
| Median age | 64th of 82 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lowndes County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.