Population 57,838 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lowndes County
Household size in Lowndes County
| Period | Lowndes County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Lowndes County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Mississippi. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Lowndes County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Lowndes County (16.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Lowndes County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Mississippi counties.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.7% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Lowndes County than nationally: 38.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About half of owners (49.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in Lowndes County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, 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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Lowndes County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Mississippi as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $622 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $788 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $786 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $927 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lowndes County pays $927 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $305 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Lowndes County than nationally: 28.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Lowndes County have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Mississippi as a whole (87.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Lowndes County: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.1 points, mirroring the country. 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 | 2.51 | 39.8 | 16.6% | 38.7% | 14.4% | 1982 | $927 | 28.0% | 89.6% | 6.5% |
| Clay County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 17.6% | 28.7% | 14.1% | 1984 | $932 | 17.2% | 83.9% | 7.1% |
| Oktibbeha County | 2.13 | 30.6 | 9.4% | 52.0% | 15.1% | 1994 | $936 | 48.1% | 91.7% | 5.6% |
| Webster County | 2.41 | 40.2 | 9.3% | 23.9% | 19.3% | 1983 | $644 | 21.3% | 86.6% | 5.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.29 | 44.1 | 12.5% | 24.2% | 24.1% | 1982 | $833 | 18.7% | 82.3% | 6.6% |
| Carroll County | 2.28 | 48.2 | 15.1% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 1985 | $631 | 20.7% | 83.0% | 1.7% |
| Jefferson County | 2.51 | 39.2 | 13.6% | 36.1% | 12.9% | 1977 | $1,282 | 37.6% | 91.2% | 4.6% |
| Leflore County | 2.70 | 34.6 | 24.4% | 47.6% | 19.2% | 1973 | $770 | 21.5% | 82.5% | 16.1% |
| St. Clair County | 2.68 | 41.6 | 10.4% | 17.4% | 10.6% | 1996 | $1,139 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Sunflower County | 2.74 | 37.3 | 24.5% | 45.1% | 15.9% | 1978 | $698 | 16.6% | 76.6% | 11.6% |
| Cleburne County | 2.59 | 42.2 | 10.1% | 21.5% | 13.4% | 1986 | $747 | 17.3% | 86.4% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Walker County, AL · Cass County, MI · Catoosa County, GA · Chaves County, NM · Cherokee County, SC · Cherokee County, TX · Chippewa County, WI · Clay County, MN · Coffee County, AL · Coffee County, TN
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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