The Town FilesLowndes County, Mississippi
57,838 people. The median home is worth $164,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $53,812.
Towns in Lowndes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 24,084 | $125,700 | $42,235 | 41.1 |
| New Hope | 3,161 | $238,200 | $79,577 | 32.6 |
People and housing
| Lowndes County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $930 | $820 |
| Median household income | $53,812 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
25,486 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,640 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 600 storm events in Lowndes County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lowndes County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3474: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).