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Lowndes County, MS

6 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Population

57,838

Land area

505sq mi

People per sq mi

114

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Lowndes County

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Lowndes County at a glance

  • Lowndes County is 82% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
  • It is the 13th most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi.
  • Households here earn a median of $53,812 a year, 5% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (3% below Mississippi) and median rent is $930 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Columbus (23,348), New Hope (3,952) and Caledonia (1,414).

Local data for Lowndes County, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lowndes County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$53,812

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median home value

$164,100

Prices +4.6% in a year

Median rent

$930/mo

Homeownership

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.1%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

21.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,987), German Americans (3,025), Italian Americans (1,132).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,265

26,162 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,109

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$572M

FY 2026, $9,718 per person

PPP loans

$145M

3,345 loans, 18,017 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$261K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lowndes County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.2%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lowndes County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

600

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

594

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 36°F

56.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lowndes County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.0%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lowndes County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Lowndes County, MS?
Columbus is the largest city or town in Lowndes County, with about 23,348 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39701, 39702, 39705, 39736, 39740.
What is the population of Lowndes County, MS?
About 57,838 people live in Lowndes County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Lowndes County?
Lowndes County borders Oktibbeha County, Monroe County, Pickens County, AL, Clay County, Lamar County, AL, Noxubee County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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