Lowndes County Summary

Life in Lowndes County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lowndes County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lowndes County:

  • The population in Lowndes County is 118,257.

  • The median home value in Lowndes County is $197,064.

  • The median income in Lowndes County is $52,821.

  • The median rent in Lowndes County is $951.

  • The unemployment rate in Lowndes County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Lowndes County is 20.6%.

  • The average high in Lowndes County is 83.6° and there are 105.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lowndes County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lowndes County

Valdosta, GA Population 55,266

Hahira, GA Population 3,361

Remerton, GA Population 1,602

Moody AFB, GA Population 1,506

Dasher, GA Population 1,063

Lake Park, GA Population 980

Map Of Lowndes County

Lowndes County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Lowndes County is 83.6°.

  • There are 79.88 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.1 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Lowndes County.

StatLowndes County
Mean High83.6
Nice Days79.88
Rainfall105.1
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:26
83.6°
Average High
105.1
Inches of Rain

Lowndes County Photos

Hahira City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Mjrmtg | CC BY-SA 3.0
Valdostacityhall
Source: Public Domain
Side View Of Lowndes County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Mayer | GFDL
Valdosta Baptist Church
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Mayer | GFDL
Valdosta Ga From Airplane
Source: Public Domain
Westhallf
Source: Wikipedia User Adam Doughty | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lowndes County Demographics

Population over time in Lowndes County

The current population in Lowndes County is 118,257. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 117,437 0.9%
2021 116,436 0.9%
2020 115,364 -

Gender in Lowndes County

  • Lowndes County is 51.5% female with 60,922 female residents.

  • Lowndes County is 48.5% male with 57,334 male residents.

Female
51.5% (60,922)
Male
48.5% (57,334)
Gender Lowndes County GA USA
Female 51.5% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lowndes County

Lowndes County is:

  • 52.1% White with 61,586 White residents.

  • 36.8% African American with 43,485 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 196 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 2,077 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 69 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 244 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 3,240 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.2% Hispanic with 7,360 Hispanic residents.

White
52.1% (61,586)
African American
36.8% (43,485)
American Indian
0.2% (196)
Asian
1.8% (2,077)
Hawaiian
0.1% (69)
Other
0.2% (244)
Two Or More
2.7% (3,240)
Hispanic
6.2% (7,360)

Table: Lowndes County By Race

Race Lowndes County GA USA
White 52.1% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 36.8% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.2% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Lowndes County, Georgia

  • 11.2% of households in Lowndes County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Lowndes County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Lowndes County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Lowndes County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Lowndes County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Lowndes County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Lowndes County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Lowndes County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Lowndes County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Lowndes County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.2% (13,270)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (5,220)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (11,928)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (12,350)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (13,532)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (20,905)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (14,489)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (15,682)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (6,213)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (4,663)
Income Lowndes County GA USA
Less than $10,000 11.2% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lowndes County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lowndes County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (2,365)
9-12th Grade
7% (8,277)
High School / GED
32% (37,842)
Some College
22% (26,016)
Associate's Degree
10% (11,825)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (18,921)
Master's Degree
7% (8,277)
Professional Degree
2% (2,365)
Doctorate Degree
2% (2,365)
Education Lowndes County GA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 27% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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