Population 9,833 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lowndes County
Household size in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.50 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Lowndes County is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.76 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Alabama county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Lowndes County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lowndes County: 17.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only five have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lowndes County
Renters in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lowndes County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (60.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Lowndes County than nationally: 13.1%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lowndes County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $564 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $536 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $622 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $789 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$225 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Lowndes County runs $789 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $225 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lowndes County
Bachelor's degrees in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lowndes County: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.4% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.0% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Lowndes County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Lowndes County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Alabama counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Lowndes County: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 7.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lowndes County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County | 2.25 | 42.3 | 17.4% | 22.5% | 13.1% | 1989 | $789 | 15.2% | 83.0% | 7.2% |
| Wilcox County | 2.63 | 41.7 | 16.0% | 22.6% | 26.4% | 1984 | $761 | 12.6% | 79.7% | 12.0% |
| Bullock County | 2.35 | 42.5 | 19.7% | 33.4% | 22.9% | 1984 | $573 | 7.5% | 72.0% | 4.9% |
| Choctaw County | 2.42 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 17.6% | 25.5% | 1984 | $586 | 15.7% | 86.5% | 4.7% |
| Stewart County | 2.28 | 42.5 | 14.6% | 41.1% | 15.3% | 1985 | $521 | 12.1% | 79.7% | 5.6% |
| Webster County | 2.87 | 40.8 | 5.8% | 23.0% | 26.4% | 1988 | $645 | 8.8% | 88.8% | 3.6% |
| Clarke County | 2.63 | 42.7 | 13.6% | 17.7% | 20.3% | 1985 | $789 | 17.3% | 88.7% | 7.4% |
| Schley County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 9.3% | 20.0% | 13.1% | 1989 | $805 | 22.1% | 86.6% | 8.1% |
| Sumter County | 2.58 | 38.9 | 16.4% | 43.4% | 17.4% | 1977 | $876 | 22.5% | 85.3% | 5.0% |
| Dooly County | 2.18 | 47.1 | 11.8% | 35.3% | 17.8% | 1983 | $731 | 16.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| Pulaski County | 2.41 | 45.4 | 16.2% | 29.2% | 21.0% | 1987 | $906 | 15.3% | 83.7% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lowndes County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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