Lowndes County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Lowndes County, Mississippi is 58,187 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $54,460, the median home value is $157,400, and the median age is 37.0.
The population of Lowndes County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (59,796 → 57,210), a -0.32% annualized rate.
58,187
Population
-0.32%
Annual growth
115
People / sq mi
$54,460
Median Income
$157,400
Median Home Value
Lowndes County covers 505 sq mi of land at 115.1 people per square mile.
About Lowndes County, MS
Lowndes County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 58,187. It ranks #12 among counties in Mississippi by population. The median age is 37.0, younger than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The median household income in Lowndes County is $54,460, below the US median of $74,580. 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $157,400, with monthly rent averaging $909. The homeownership rate of 62.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Lowndes County reflects 26.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.6 minutes each way.
Lowndes County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lowndes County had a population of 59,796 in 2010 and 57,210 in 2024, a -4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,828 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.31%.
57,210
Population (2024)
59,796
Population (2010)
59,828
Peak (2014)
-0.31%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,796 |
| 2011 | 59,626 |
| 2012 | 59,619 |
| 2013 | 59,826 |
| 2014 | 59,828 |
| 2015 | 59,725 |
| 2016 | 59,552 |
| 2017 | 59,173 |
| 2018 | 58,826 |
| 2019 | 58,621 |
| 2020 | 58,783 |
| 2021 | 58,133 |
| 2022 | 57,694 |
| 2023 | 57,369 |
| 2024 | 57,210 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.2% |
| Black or African American | 44.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.0
Median Age
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Male
17.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $54,460$-455 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,538 |
| Per-capita income | $30,771 |
| Poverty rate | 14.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lowndes County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
86.9%
Public transit
5.1%
Work from home
20.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$157,400$-4,000 vs state
Median home value
$909
Median rent
62.3%
Homeownership rate
27,044
Total housing units
84.4%
Occupied
15.6%
Vacant
37.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.2%
With health insurance
90.3%
With broadband internet
24.2%
Foreign-born
8.5%
Veterans (18+)
12.5%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.1%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lowndes County, Mississippi has a population of 58,187 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 115 people per square mile.
The population of Lowndes County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (59,796 → 57,210), a -0.32% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lowndes County, Mississippi is $54,460, with mean (average) household income of $74,538 and per-capita income of $30,771. 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lowndes County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (50.2%), Black or African American (44.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lowndes County, Mississippi is 37.0 years. Residents are 52.0% female and 48.0% male.
The median home value in Lowndes County is $157,400 and median monthly rent is $909. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 27,044 total housing units, 15.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lowndes County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Lowndes County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.