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Population Review

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.

Lowndes County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

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

Lowndes County is a county in Georgia with a population of 119,055. It ranks #22 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 31.3, younger than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Lowndes County is $55,887, below the US median of $74,580. 15.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $197,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,002. The homeownership rate of 56.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lowndes County reflects 27.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.5 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%.

2024 · 122K20102024

122,082

Population (2024)

109,704

Population (2010)

122,082

Peak (2024)

0.77%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010109,704
2011111,519
2012114,141
2013112,985
2014113,630
2015113,501
2016114,457
2017115,495
2018116,361
2019117,600
2020118,432
2021118,966
2022119,547
2023120,800
2024122,082

Race & Ethnicity

White52.7%
Black or African American37.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

31.3

Median Age

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Male

13.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
7.8%
20–24
11.8%
25–34
14.8%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
10.1%
55–59
5.3%
60–64
4.7%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
3.8%
85+
1.3%

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 rate15.2%+5.3% vs state
Unemployment rate3.3%
Employment-to-population54.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.0%
Education & health care
11.5%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Construction
6.6%
Public administration
6.5%
Retail trade
5.8%
Information
5.6%

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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.