Lowndes County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Georgia
The population of Lowndes County, Georgia is 119,055 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $55,887, the median home value is $197,900, and the median age is 31.3.
The population of Lowndes County has grown 11.3% since 2010 (109,704 → 122,082), a +0.77% annualized rate.
119,055
Population
+0.77%
Annual growth
239
People / sq mi
$55,887
Median Income
$197,900
Median Home Value
Lowndes County covers 497 sq mi of land at 239.4 people per square mile.
About Lowndes County, GA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Lowndes County: a median age of 31.3, younger than the national median. With 119,055 residents, Lowndes County is a county in Georgia. It ranks #22 among counties in Georgia by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,887, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.2%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $197,900, with typical rent around $1,002.
About 27.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Lowndes County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lowndes County had a population of 109,704 in 2010 and 122,082 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 122,082 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.
122,082
Population (2024)
109,704
Population (2010)
122,082
Peak (2024)
0.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 109,704 |
| 2011 | 111,519 |
| 2012 | 114,141 |
| 2013 | 112,985 |
| 2014 | 113,630 |
| 2015 | 113,501 |
| 2016 | 114,457 |
| 2017 | 115,495 |
| 2018 | 116,361 |
| 2019 | 117,600 |
| 2020 | 118,432 |
| 2021 | 118,966 |
| 2022 | 119,547 |
| 2023 | 120,800 |
| 2024 | 122,082 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.7% |
| Black or African American | 37.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
31.3
Median Age
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Male
13.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 13.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,887$-18,777 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,646 |
| Per-capita income | $29,757 |
| Poverty rate | 15.2%+5.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lowndes County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.7%
Carpool
83.5%
Public transit
4.7%
Work from home
19.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$197,900$-75,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,002
Median rent
56.1%
Homeownership rate
50,323
Total housing units
89.3%
Occupied
10.7%
Vacant
43.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.1%
With health insurance
93.9%
With broadband internet
37.3%
Foreign-born
9.2%
Veterans (18+)
12.4%
With a disability
93.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.8%
High School+
27.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lowndes County, Georgia has a population of 119,055 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 239 people per square mile.
The population of Lowndes County has grown 11.3% since 2010 (109,704 → 122,082), a +0.77% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lowndes County, Georgia is $55,887, with mean (average) household income of $75,646 and per-capita income of $29,757. 15.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lowndes County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (52.7%), Black or African American (37.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lowndes County, Georgia is 31.3 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
The median home value in Lowndes County is $197,900 and median monthly rent is $1,002. 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 50,323 total housing units, 10.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lowndes County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Lowndes County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.