Lowndes County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,833 | — | #2,493 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,052 | -50.7% | #3,104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,287 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $86,300 | -69.4% | #3,124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $710 | -39.0% | #2,695 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.9% | +137.7% | #3,084 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lowndes County has a population of 9,833, making it the #2,493 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lowndes County is $37,052, ranking #3,104 out of 3,222 counties — 50.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 29.9% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Lowndes County is $86,300 (-69.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $710/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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92.4% of residents in Lowndes County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Lowndes County, Alabama
Lowndes County, Alabama has a total population of 9,833, making it the 2,493rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lowndes County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lowndes County is $37,052, which ranks #3,104 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 29.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Lowndes County is $86,300, 69.4% below the national median. Renters in Lowndes County pay a median gross rent of $710 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lowndes County, 14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.1 min.
Lowndes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 73.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (24.7%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
All data for Lowndes County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.