Lowndes County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Lowndes County, Georgia has a population of 119,965, the 22nd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $58,541 and the median home value is $215,600. The poverty rate is 19.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lowndes County Quick Facts
How Lowndes County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,055 | 119,965 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $55,887 | $58,541 | +4.7% |
| Median home value | $197,900 | $215,600 | +8.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lowndes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | 55,252 | $45,925 | 26.1% | $182,800 |
| Bemiss | 9,201 | $92,842 | 10.7% | $217,400 |
| Hahira | 3,451 | $70,966 | 6.6% | $206,500 |
| Moody AFB | 1,630 | N/A | 44.9% | N/A |
| Remerton | 1,280 | $26,824 | 41.3% | N/A |
| Lake Park | 1,234 | $51,813 | 31.1% | $258,100 |
| Dasher | 944 | $65,703 | 6.2% | $207,500 |
| Naylor | 293 | $80,811 | 0.0% | $215,000 |
| Clyattville | 147 | N/A | 19.1% | $236,400 |
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Population Overview
Lowndes County is located in Georgia with a total population of 119,965. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lowndes County is 31.8 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lowndes County is $58,541. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The median home value is $215,600. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lowndes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.0%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Lowndes County has a population of 119,965, making it the 22nd most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Lowndes County?
The median household income in Lowndes County is $58,541 with a poverty rate of 19.2%.
How many cities are in Lowndes County, Georgia?
Lowndes County contains 9 Census-designated places.