Lowndes County's 2026 population is estimated at 56,892, reflecting a -0.28% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lowndes County is the 14th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 59,796 and has grown -4.86% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 44,093 adults, (10,029 of whom are seniors) in Lowndes County.
Female: 30,140 (52.1%)
Male: 27,698 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Lowndes County includes 49.29% White, 43.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,509 | 49.29% |
| Black or African American | 25,301 | 43.74% |
| Two or more races | 2,491 | 4.31% |
| Other race | 767 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 631 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.24% |
Lowndes County 's average per capita income is $42,673. Household income levels show a median of $53,812. The poverty rate stands at 17.26%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,967 | - |
| Families | $71,638 | $90,148 |
| Households | $53,812 | $73,521 |
| Non Families | $28,600 | $41,815 |
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