Lowndes County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13185 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 119,965 | — | #537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,541 | -22.1% | #2,220 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.8 years | -18.3% | #3,139 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $215,600 | -23.5% | #1,248 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,052 | -9.5% | #838 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.2% | #2,589 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lowndes County has a population of 119,965, making it the #537 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lowndes County is $58,541, ranking #2,220 out of 3,222 counties — 22.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Lowndes County is $215,600 (-23.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,052/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.9%.
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85.7% of residents in Lowndes County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% below the national rate.
About Lowndes County, Georgia
Lowndes County, Georgia has a total population of 119,965, making it the 537th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lowndes County is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lowndes County is $58,541, which ranks #2,220 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Lowndes County is $215,600, 23.5% below the national median. Renters in Lowndes County pay a median gross rent of $1,052 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lowndes County, 27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Lowndes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).
All data for Lowndes County, Georgia 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.