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Lowndes County
Lowndes County Courthouse in Columbus
Lowndes County Courthouse in Columbus
Map of Mississippi highlighting Lowndes County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Mississippi
Founded 1830
Named for William Jones Lowndes
Seat Columbus
Largest city Columbus
Area
 • Total 516 sq mi (1,340 km2)
 • Land 506 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Water 11 sq mi (30 km2)  2.1%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 59,799
 • Estimate 
(2018)
58,930
 • Density 115.89/sq mi (44.75/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 1st

Lowndes County is a county on the eastern border of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 59,779. Its county seat is Columbus. The county is named for U.S. Congressman William Jones Lowndes.

Lowndes County comprises the Columbus, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area. Since the late 20th century, it has been designated as one of three counties in the Golden Triangle region of the state.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 516 square miles (1,340 km2), of which 506 square miles (1,310 km2) is land and 11 square miles (28 km2) (2.1%) is water.

Major highways

  • US 45.svg U.S. Highway 45
  • US 45.svg U.S. Highway 45 Alternate
  • US 82.svg U.S. Highway 82
  • Circle sign 12.svg Mississippi Highway 12
  • Circle sign 50.svg Mississippi Highway 50
  • Circle sign 69.svg Mississippi Highway 69
  • Circle sign 182.svg Mississippi Highway 182

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1830 3,173
1840 14,513 357.4%
1850 19,544 34.7%
1860 23,625 20.9%
1870 30,502 29.1%
1880 28,244 −7.4%
1890 27,047 −4.2%
1900 29,095 7.6%
1910 30,703 5.5%
1920 27,632 −10.0%
1930 29,987 8.5%
1940 35,245 17.5%
1950 37,852 7.4%
1960 46,639 23.2%
1970 49,700 6.6%
1980 57,304 15.3%
1990 59,308 3.5%
2000 61,586 3.8%
2010 59,779 −2.9%
2018 (est.) 58,930 −1.4%
US Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2013

2020 census

Lowndes County Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
White 29,363 49.87%
Black or African American 25,885 43.96%
Native American 110 0.19%
Asian 514 0.87%
Pacific Islander 16 0.03%
Other/Mixed 1,668 2.83%
Hispanic or Latino 1,323 2.25%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 58,879 people, 22,436 households, and 14,654 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 59,779 people in the county. 54.0% were White, 43.5% Black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% of some other race and 1.1% of two or more races. 1.5% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

Communities

City

Town

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Portions of Lowndes County are served by the Columbus Municipal School District, Lowndes County School District, and the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools – Lowndes County Division.

The Columbus Municipal School District includes:

  • Columbus High School
  • Columbus Middle School
  • McKellar Technology Center
  • Joe Cook Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
  • Fairview Elementary Aerospace and Science Magnet School
  • Franklin Academy Elementary Medical Sciences and Wellness Magnet School
  • Sale Elementary International Studies Magnet School
  • Stokes-Beard Elementary Communication and Technology Magnet School
  • Columbus Alternative School

The Lowndes County School District has three areas, each with an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school

  • Caledonia Schools
  • New Hope Schools
  • West Lowndes Schools

The Mississippi Association of Independent Schools – Lowndes County Division has provided five private and parochial schools for Lowndes County

  • Heritage Academy High School
  • Heritage Academy Elementary School
  • Columbus Christian Academy
  • Victory Christian Academy
  • Annunciation Catholic School

Colleges and universities

Mississippi University for Women is located in Columbus. Lowndes County is within the service area of the East Mississippi Community College system. The Golden Triangle Campus is located in Mayhew, an unincorporated area in Lowndes County. The system also offers classes at the Columbus Air Force Base Extension in Columbus.

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See also

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