Lowndes County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lowndes County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01085
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 716.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 725.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.147888
- Longitude
- -86.650586
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 9,805
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,667
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,796 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.1% |
| White | 2,442 | 24.9% |
| Black | 7,237 | 73.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,661 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.2% |
| White | 2,022 | 26.4% |
| Black | 5,603 | 73.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,833
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $38,985
- Poverty Rate
- 29.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,893
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,428 | 24.7% |
| Black | 7,258 | 73.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,787
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,266 | 82.7% |
| Republican | 1,430 | 16.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 91 | 1.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,170 | 47.5% |
| Female | 4,616 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,995 | 22.7% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 0.4% |
| Black | 6,596 | 75.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,766
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,130 | 56.6% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 26.3% |
| Black | 2,547 | 38.6% |
| Asian | 10 | 71.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,643 | 39.4% |
| Female | 2,123 | 46.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,635 (38.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 991 (14.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,847
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $97,022
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $774
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.