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Demographic Profile

Lowndes County

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Snapshot

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Total Population
10153
CAGR (2011-2025)
-1.2 %
Median Age
41.7 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
19.4 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
10153
Sex Ratio
91.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.2 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Lowndes County, AL, is experiencing significant demographic challenges, with a negative population growth rate of -1.8% over the past year and a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.2%. The median age of 41.7 is higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population. The county's age dependency ratio of 70.6 is among the highest in Alabama, suggesting a greater burden on the working-age population. Compared to counties like Madison and Baldwin, which are growing rapidly, Lowndes County's trends highlight a need for economic and social revitalization efforts.

Dependency Rate
70.6 %
Median Age
41.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.4 %
Active Aging Index
107.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
37.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
4001
Married-couple Household
1263
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.41 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
3.17 %
Average Household Size
2.5 p
Average Family Size
3.42 p
Household with Children (%)
25.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
44.5 %
Now Married
34.9 %
Widowed
7.4 %
Divorced
13.2 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
99.4 %
Two or More Races
0.6 %
Non-White
75.4 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
0.2 %
White
2493
Black
7603
Asian
0
Native American
0
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
2493
Native US Citizen (%)
75.4 %
Born in Alabama (%)
92.7 %
Born in Other State (%)
6.3 %
Foreign Born (%)
0.8 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
29.6 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
5.3 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
89 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
11 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
0 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
54
Number of Adherents
5330
Adherents (% of Total Population)
52.5 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
51.3 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1148
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
16.3 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 34835
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 32107
Median Income College Grads
$ 46127
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 32895
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
45.9 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
28.6 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 33125
Household Income (Median)
$ 55548
Per Capita Income
$ 23415
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
41.7 %
Gini Index
0.5197*
Poverty Rate
25.5 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov