Lowndes County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lowndes County is located in Georgia with a total population of 119,055. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lowndes County is 31.3 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lowndes County is $55,887. This is 25% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $197,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lowndes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.0%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.