Lowndes County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lowndes County, Alabama has a population of 9,833, the 65th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $37,052 and the median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate is 29.9%.

Lowndes County Quick Facts

Population 9,833

Median Household Income $37,05290% MOE ±$4,465

Median Home Value $86,30090% MOE ±$10,919

Poverty Rate 29.9%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.8%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Median Age 42.7 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 77.5%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.4%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.6%

Cities/Places 7

Population 9,833 65th of 67

Median Income $37,052 42% lower than state

Poverty Rate 29.9%

Unemployment 6.8%

How Lowndes County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,079	9,833	-2.4%
Median household income	$36,966	$37,052	No clear change (+0.2%)
Median home value¹	$86,150	$86,300	No clear change (+0.2%)
Median gross rent	$721	$710	No clear change (-1.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lowndes

$37,052

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lowndes

$86,300

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.4%

$25K-$50K 26.0%

$50K-$100K 22.2%

$100K+ 16.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.3%

$10K-$15K

12.8%

$15K-$20K

7.9%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

8.1%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

6.0%

$40K-$45K

5.6%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

8.2%

$100K-$125K

5.2%

$125K-$150K

3.9%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

46.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.5%

Renter 22.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $710/mo 23.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

22.4%

55-74

27.3%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lowndes County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Deposit	1,525	$21,563	47.7%	$78,000
White Hall	875	$34,375	33.8%	N/A
Mosses	836	$26,568	51.3%	$66,500
Hayneville	716	$37,723	37.8%	$103,500
Gordonville	275	$41,528	36.7%	$68,100
Lowndesboro	70	N/A	0.0%	$196,900
Benton	32	$46,750	0.0%	$95,000

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Population Overview

Lowndes County is located in Alabama with a total population of 9,833. It is the 65th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

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 $37,052. This is 42% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.9%. This is 92% 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 6.8%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $86,300. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Lowndes County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lowndes County is Black or African American, making up 73.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.7%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (73.8% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lowndes County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lowndes County, Alabama?

Lowndes County has a population of 9,833, making it the 65th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Lowndes County?

The median household income in Lowndes County is $37,052 with a poverty rate of 29.9%.

How many cities are in Lowndes County, Alabama?

Lowndes County contains 7 Census-designated places.