Lowndes County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lowndes County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13185
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 185
Geography
- Land Area
- 497.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 510.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.833145
- Longitude
- -83.268995
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 117,511
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 88,242
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 110,223 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 7,290 | 6.2% |
| White | 61,129 | 52.0% |
| Black | 44,298 | 37.7% |
| Asian | 1,480 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 80 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 349 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 83,890 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,354 | 4.9% |
| White | 48,688 | 55.2% |
| Black | 32,838 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 1,624 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 590 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 240 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 119,965
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,439
- Poverty Rate
- 18.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 22,134
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 62,936 | 52.5% |
| Black | 44,625 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 2,285 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 69,998
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 30,121 | 43.0% |
| Republican | 19,310 | 27.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,567 | 29.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 32,054 | 45.8% |
| Female | 37,941 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,586 | 52.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,872 | 4.1% |
| Black | 25,557 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 826 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 33,801
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 20,949 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 931 | 32.4% |
| Black | 9,642 | 37.7% |
| Asian | 266 | 32.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,048 | 46.9% |
| Female | 18,753 | 49.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,441 (25.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 20,080 (27.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 51,450
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $204,555
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,075
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.