Lowndes County, Alabama
Lowndes County: county in Alabama, United States
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Lowndes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,299 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,641 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hayneville. The county was created 196 years ago in 1830.
County Snapshot
Lowndes County at a glance
Lowndes County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
Fort DepositPopulation 1,145
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lowndes County
| Population | 9,641 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Lowndes County, Lowndes County |
| Area | 1878 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.1548,-86.6501 |
| Named for | William Lowndes |
| Capital | Hayneville |
| Establishment | January 20, 1830 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:27:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -17.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lowndes County is located at 32°9'17"N 86°39'0"W (32.1547500, -86.6501100). It has 6 neighbors: Butler County, Crenshaw County, Dallas County, Montgomery County, Wilcox County and Autauga County.
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The largest city of Lowndes County is Fort Deposit with a population of 1,145. Other cities include, Mosses population 893, Hayneville population 829, White Hall population 737 and Gordonville population 251. See all Lowndes County cities & populated places.
Lowndes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lowndes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Deposit | 1,145 | Town |
| Mosses | 893 | Town |
| Hayneville | 829 | Town in Alabama |
| White Hall | 737 | Town |
| Gordonville | 251 | Town |
| Lowndesboro | 86 | Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Benton | 40 | Town of the United States |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lowndes County decreased by 17.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,299 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,140 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,851 | -2.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,661 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,494 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,350 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,248 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,097 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,974 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,726 | -2.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,641 | -0.88% | estimation process |
People born in Lowndes County (6)
People born in Lowndes County, including politician John R. Tyson, former President, Western Illinois University Jack Thomas, Hate crime/murder victim of the KKK Willie Edwards, .
More notable people
- Susannah Mushatt Jones (American supercentenarian) she was born in 06/07/1899
- William H. Hardy (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1837
- Florence Golson Bateman she was born in 04/12/1891
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lowndes County, Georgia county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 118,268 people.
- Lowndes County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 58,309 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |