Lowndes County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lowndes County is located in Alabama with a total population of 10,008. It is the 65th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lowndes County is 42.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lowndes County is $35,160. This is 43% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 55% lower. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%. This is 89% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $80,600. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Lowndes County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lowndes County is Black or African American, making up 74.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.5%) is well below the state average of 63.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (74.4% vs 25.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.4%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.