Lowndes County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,838 | — | #922 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,812 | -28.4% | #2,544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,654 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,100 | -41.8% | #1,936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $930 | -20.0% | #1,279 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.0% | #2,343 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lowndes County has a population of 57,838, making it the #922 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lowndes County is $53,812, ranking #2,544 out of 3,222 counties — 28.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Lowndes County is $164,100 (-41.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $930/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.3%.
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89.5% of residents in Lowndes County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County, Mississippi has a total population of 57,838, making it the 922nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lowndes County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lowndes County is $53,812, which ranks #2,544 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Lowndes County is $164,100, 41.8% below the national median. Renters in Lowndes County pay a median gross rent of $930 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lowndes County, 28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Lowndes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (43.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Lowndes County, Mississippi 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.