Lowndes County

As of the 2020 United States Census, Lowndes County, Alabama, had a population of approximately 10,311. The racial composition was about 74.6% Black or African American, 23.3% White, 0.2% Asian, and 1.9% Hispanic or Latino. The county's median household income was around $30,000, with approximately 30.7% of the population living below the poverty line. The total area of Lowndes County is about 725 square miles, with a population density of approximately 14.2 inhabitants per square mile.

As of the latest data, Lowndes County, AL, has a median home value of approximately $70,000. The median rent is around $600 per month. Homeownership rate is about 65%, with a vacancy rate near 20%. Housing units total roughly 5,000, with 60% being single-family homes. The median household income stands at approximately $33,000 annually.

Lowndes County, AL, holds local, state, and federal elections, including positions like sheriff, county commissioners, and school board members. In the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden received 4,884 votes (73.6%) and Donald Trump got 1,708 votes (25.8%) out of approximately 7,000 total votes.

In the 2022 local elections, candidates included:

• Sheriff: Incumbent Sheriff Chris West ran for re-election against challenger Tyrone White.
• County Commission: Districts had various candidates like District 1’s Carnell McAlpine and District 4’s Robert Harris.

Specific election results and candidate lists may vary each cycle. For the most current information, visit the Lowndes County Board of Registrars or Alabama Secretary of State websites.

As of the latest data, Lowndes County, AL has lower educational attainment levels compared to state and national averages. Approximately 74% of residents aged 25 and older have completed high school, compared to around 85% statewide and 88% nationally. Only 11% have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher, whereas the state average is about 24%, and the national average is roughly 33%. The county faces educational challenges, but efforts are being made to improve access and quality in local schools.

As of the latest data, Lowndes County, AL has a labor force participation rate of around 45%, below the state average of approximately 57% and the national average of 63%. The unemployment rate in Lowndes County is about 6.5%, which is higher than Alabama’s average of 3.6% and the national average of 3.5%.

Top industries in Lowndes County include:

1. Manufacturing (approximately 18% of county employment, compared to 13% for Alabama and 8.5% nationally)
2. Education and Health Services (15%, compared to 20% for Alabama and 23% nationally)
3. Public Administration (12%, compared to 5% for Alabama and 4% nationally)
4. Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (12%, compared to 20% for Alabama and 18% nationally)

These figures reflect the county's economic focus on manufacturing and public sector jobs, differing from the more diversified employment structures at the state and national levels.

As of the most recent data, Lowndes County, AL, has a median household income of around $28,000. This is significantly lower than both the national median household income, which is approximately $68,700, and the Alabama state median household income, which is roughly $50,536.

The data indicates economic disparities, with Lowndes County's income about 59% lower than the state average and 59.2% lower than the national average.

As of the latest available data, Lowndes County, Alabama has a higher crime rate compared to the national average. The total crime rate in the county is approximately 4,257 crimes per 100,000 people. Here is a summary of specific crime types and their occurrence rates:

These values highlight a need for ongoing community and law enforcement efforts to reduce crime rates in the county.