Lowndes County's estimated 2026 population is 56,892 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lowndes County is the 14th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 59,796 and has seen a growth of -4.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lowndes County includes 50.15% White, 43.97% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (50.15%)
Black or African American (43.97%)
Two or more races (3.33%)
Other race (1.22%)
Asian (1.1%)
Native American (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,181 | 50.15% |
| Black or African American | 25,585 | 43.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,937 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 709 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 639 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 136 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lowndes County's average per capita income is $42,890. Household income levels show a median of $54,460. The poverty rate stands at 16.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,635 | - |
| Families | $73,726 | $92,008 |
| Households | $54,460 | $74,538 |
| Non Families | $25,804 | $42,296 |
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