Population 119,965 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lowndes County
Household size in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Lowndes County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia as a whole, where it has 2.73 people. Household size has edged down from 2.64 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lowndes County is young: half of its residents are under 34.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.3, as it has nationally. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only five are younger.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Lowndes County than nationally: 14.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Lowndes County than nationally: 43.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 42.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only 14 of Georgia's 159 counties have a higher share of renters.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lowndes County as nationally: 10.5%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lowndes County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, 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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $902 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,082 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lowndes County costs $1,082 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $332 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Lowndes County than nationally: 28.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lowndes County is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Lowndes County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Georgia 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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lowndes County is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.58 | 34.2 | 14.4% | 43.1% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,082 | 28.3% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
| Brooks County | 2.64 | 43.9 | 10.5% | 28.3% | 17.9% | 1988 | $849 | 17.6% | 83.7% | 4.8% |
| Echols County | 3.29 | 31.4 | 12.7% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1988 | $1,038 | 15.1% | 82.6% | 1.6% |
| Thomas County | 2.46 | 40.5 | 13.0% | 36.2% | 13.0% | 1985 | $1,052 | 23.0% | 89.2% | 6.1% |
| Grady County | 2.67 | 41.1 | 16.5% | 33.9% | 14.5% | 1989 | $776 | 16.9% | 79.8% | 3.3% |
| Charlton County | 3.64 | 39.0 | 11.5% | 19.9% | 11.0% | 1986 | $691 | 12.0% | 80.7% | 10.5% |
| Decatur County | 2.74 | 39.0 | 16.0% | 37.9% | 18.0% | 1982 | $814 | 14.9% | 82.8% | 7.2% |
| Seminole County | 2.42 | 46.2 | 16.7% | 19.8% | 25.8% | 1982 | $819 | 13.5% | 88.3% | 5.2% |
| Camden County | 2.62 | 37.6 | 13.5% | 32.2% | 9.5% | 1993 | $1,282 | 23.5% | 93.9% | 6.8% |
| Jackson County | 2.46 | 43.4 | 13.5% | 24.1% | 14.0% | 1983 | $861 | 15.3% | 83.9% | 4.5% |
| Holmes County | 2.75 | 43.6 | 12.6% | 23.6% | 18.9% | 1983 | $839 | 12.6% | 87.8% | 5.5% |
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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