Lowndes County, Mississippi
Total Population: 58,187
County Seat: Columbus
Median Home Value
$157,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,460
Across all households
Median Age
37 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.8%
65 Years and Over
16.9%
Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.6%
No Health Insurance
10.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
26.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,460
Mean Household Income
$74,538
Per Capita Income
$30,771
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$157,400
Median Rent
$909/mo
Total Housing Units
27,044
Owner-Occupied
62.3%
Renter-Occupied
37.7%
Vacancy Rate
15.6%
Married Couple Households
41.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
35.1%
Average Household Size
2.48
Broadband Internet Access
85.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28087.