Lowndes County

Lowndes County, GA, has a population of approximately 118,000. The racial composition is about 55% White, 40% Black or African American, 2% Asian, and 3% other races, including multiracial. Around 6% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. The county features a balanced gender split and a median age of around 32 years. Income-wise, the median household income is roughly $41,000, with 22% of residents living below the poverty line. Education-wise, nearly 86% of adults have a high school diploma, and around 23% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Lowndes County, GA, has a median home value of approximately $130,000, with property values having increased around 5% over the past year. The median rent is about $800 per month. Homeownership rate sits at roughly 55%. The area features a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and mobile homes. Housing supply and demand vary, with a moderate vacancy rate of about 10%. Property taxes average around 0.7% of a home's assessed value, making it relatively affordable compared to national averages.

As of the latest available information, Lowndes County, GA conducts regular elections for various local, state, and federal positions. In the 2022 General Election, the county reported approximately 70,000 registered voters.

Key races included:

1. County Commission:

   • District 1: Democrat Mark Wisenbaker vs. Republican Oren Everette.
   • District 2: Democrat Joyce Evans ran unopposed.

2. Board of Education:

   • District 3: Incumbent Republican Jody Hall vs. Democrat Eric Johnson.
   • At-large: Democrat Vanessa Frazier vs. incumbent Republican Bill Love.

3. State Legislature:

   • House District 177: Republican incumbent Dexter Sharper vs. Democrat challenger Gloria West.

Voter turnout rates typically range from 50% to 60% for general elections but can vary. Always check the Lowndes County Board of Elections website for the most current data and candidate information.

Lowndes County, GA, has varying educational attainment levels. Approximately 89.4% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, while 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Nationally, 88% of individuals have a high school diploma, and 33.1% possess a bachelor's degree or higher. Comparatively, Georgia's averages are 87.4% for high school completion and 32.2% for bachelor's degrees. Thus, Lowndes County is slightly above the national and state average for high school graduates but below both averages for higher education degrees. This suggests that while basic educational attainment in Lowndes County is strong, it lags in higher education compared to broader trends.

As of recent data, Lowndes County in Georgia has a diverse labor market comprising around 47,000 employed residents. The top industries in the county include healthcare and social assistance (employing about 19%), retail trade (15%), and educational services (11%). Manufacturing and accommodation/food services also play significant roles, each accounting for around 10% of employment.

Comparatively, nationally, healthcare and social assistance employ approximately 14%, retail trade 11%, and educational services 9%. For Georgia, healthcare and social assistance also lead at 13%, followed by retail trade at 12%, and manufacturing at 11%.

These figures indicate that healthcare and retail sectors are slightly more dominant in Lowndes County as compared to both state and national averages, while educational services are also more prevalent locally than the national average.

As of the latest data, Lowndes County, GA, has an average household income of approximately $58,000 per year. This figure is lower compared to both the national and state averages. In comparison, the national average household income is around $68,700, while the average for the state of Georgia is approximately $61,980.

Income Comparison Table

Lowndes County's average income is notably lower than the national and state averages, highlighting a potential economic disparity within the region.

As of the most recent data, Lowndes County, Georgia, has a crime rate of approximately 52 incidents per 1,000 residents. Here is a breakdown of crime types and their occurrence rates:

These figures are based on the latest available statistics and are subject to change with new data. The county frequently sees higher-than-average property crime rates compared to national levels, while violent crimes remain a lower percentage of overall incidents.