Lowndes County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 56,895 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lowndes County, Mississippi is the 14th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 59,796 and has seen a growth of -4.85% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 54,955 | -388 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 55,343 | -388 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 55,731 | -388 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 56,119 | -388 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 56,507 | -388 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 56,895 | -388 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 57,283 | -388 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 57,671 | -489 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 58,160 | -617 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 58,777 | 156 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 58,621 | -205 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 58,826 | -347 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 59,173 | -379 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 59,552 | -173 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 59,725 | -103 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 59,828 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 59,826 | 207 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 59,619 | -7 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 59,626 | -170 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 59,796 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 59,308 | 2,004 | 3.5% |
| 1980 | 57,304 | 7,604 | 15.3% |
| 1970 | 49,700 | 3,061 | 6.56% |
| 1960 | 46,639 | 8,787 | 23.21% |
| 1950 | 37,852 | 2,607 | 7.4% |
| 1940 | 35,245 | 5,258 | 17.53% |
| 1930 | 29,987 | 2,355 | 8.52% |
| 1920 | 27,632 | -3,071 | -10% |
| 1910 | 30,703 | 1,608 | 5.53% |
| 1900 | 29,095 | 2,048 | 7.57% |
| 1890 | 27,047 | -1,197 | -4.24% |
| 1880 | 28,244 | -2,258 | -7.4% |
| 1870 | 30,502 | 6,877 | 29.11% |
| 1860 | 23,625 | 4,081 | 20.88% |
| 1850 | 19,544 | 5,031 | 34.67% |
| 1840 | 14,513 | 11,340 | 357.39% |
| 1830 | 3,173 | -51,782 | -94.23% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,181 | 50.15% |
| Black or African American | 25,585 | 43.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,937 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 709 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 639 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 136 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,829 | 2.48 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 9,359 | 3.08 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 8,567 | 1.17 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Female | 3,859 | 3.7 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 1,044 | 3.35 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,192 | 8.25% |
| Associates Degree | 3,369 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,667 | 17.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,610 | 9.33% |
| High School Graduate | 12,404 | 32.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,425 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 8,033 | 20.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,446 | 18,918 | 7,110 |
| Black | 16,302 | 13,367 | 2,304 |
| 2+ Races | 1,068 | 1,014 | 462 |
| Hispanic | 679 | 585 | 259 |
| Asian | 401 | 384 | 201 |
| Other Race | 348 | 299 | 182 |
| Native American | 42 | 42 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 52.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,106 | $61,039 | $42,005 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,295 | $105,947 | $54,430 |
| High School Graduate | $34,171 | $41,842 | $29,332 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,549 | $41,026 | $16,305 |
| Overall | $42,890 | $53,405 | $35,084 |
| Some College | $38,629 | $51,265 | $33,784 |
$42,890
Average Earnings
$53,405
Average Male
$35,084
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Lowndes County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24,811 | 6,926 | 27.92% |
| White | 28,228 | 2,334 | 8.27% |
| Multiple | 1,897 | 235 | 12.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,264 | 174 | 13.77% |
| Other | 709 | 44 | 6.21% |
| Native | 129 | 13 | 10.08% |
16.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.99%
Male Poverty Rate
19.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lowndes County, Mississippi is Black, with 27.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lowndes County, Mississippi is Other, with 6.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.98% |
| High School | 17.9% |
| Some College | 12.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.7% |
| Female Employed | 9.28% |
| Male Employed | 3.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,726 | $92,008 |
| Households | $54,460 | $74,538 |
| Married Families | $94,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,804 | $42,296 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,654
Number of Veterans
3,282
Male Veterans
372
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,379 |
| Vietnam | 957 |
| First Gulf War | 732 |
| Korea | 143 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 777 |
| 75+ | 757 |
| 35 to 54 | 756 |
| 55 to 64 | 733 |
| 18 to 34 | 631 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,047 | 9.28% |
| Black | 1,274 | 6.75% |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 17.77% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 17.74% |
| Other Race | 116 | 25.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.99%
Born in Lowndes County, Mississippi
97.74%
Native Born
2.26%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
97.74% of Lowndes County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 72.99% having been born in Mississippi. 1.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.