Alabama

Lowndes

10,311
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Lowndes

Lowndes, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 9,410. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,311.

Its recorded population peaked at 35,651 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 71 percent.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Holy Ground / Econochaca (Dec 23 1813), Battle of Econochaca (Holy Ground) — Main Action (1813), Battle of Econochaca (Holy Ground), and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,311
201011,299
200013,473
199012,658
198013,253
197012,897
196015,417
195018,018
194022,661
193022,878
192025,406
191031,894
190035,651
189031,550
188031,176
187025,719
186027,716
185021,915
184019,539
18309,410
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Lowndes

Military engagements that took place in Lowndes, Alabama.

Battle of Holy Ground / Econochaca (Dec 23 1813)
1813
Battle of Econochaca (Holy Ground) — Main Action (1813)
1813
Battle of Econochaca (Holy Ground)
1813
Battle of the Holy Ground (Detail)
1813
Battle of Holy Ground (Econochaca)
1813
Battle of Econochaca Holy Ground (Creek War)
1813
Battle of Holy Ground
1813
Forrest's Operations — Fort Deposit / Evergreen AL Area
1863

Historic places in Lowndes

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lowndes, Alabama.

Calhoun School Principal's House
Calhoun
Williamson, James Spullock, House
Sandy Ridge
Lowndes County Courthouse
Hayneville
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Frequently asked about Lowndes

When does Lowndes first appear in the US census?
Lowndes, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 9,410.
What is the population of Lowndes?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lowndes had a recorded population of 10,311.
When did Lowndes's population peak?
Lowndes's recorded population peaked at 35,651 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Lowndes?
8 documented military engagements took place in Lowndes, including Battle of Holy Ground / Econochaca (Dec 23 1813), Battle of Econochaca (Holy Ground) — Main Action (1813), Battle of Econochaca (Holy Ground).
How many historic places are in Lowndes?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lowndes, Alabama.
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