Lowndes County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lowndes County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 58,187. It is the 12th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lowndes County is 37.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lowndes County is $54,460. This is about average than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $157,400. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lowndes County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lowndes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 43.8%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.