Mississippi

Lowndes

58,879
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Lowndes

Lowndes, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 3,173. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 58,879.

Its recorded population peaked at 61,586 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Choctaw Removal — Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty (1830), Skirmish at Artesia, Mississippi (1864 supplemental), Forrest's Raid — Columbus, Mississippi (1864), and 35 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202058,879
201059,779
200061,586
199059,308
198057,304
197049,700
196046,639
195037,852
194035,245
193029,987
192027,632
191030,703
190029,095
189027,047
188028,244
187030,502
186023,625
185019,544
184014,513
18303,173
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, Mississippi.

Choctaw Removal — Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty (1830)
1830
Skirmish at Artesia, Mississippi (1864 supplemental)
1864
Forrest's Raid — Columbus, Mississippi (1864)
1864

Historic places in Lowndes

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lowndes, Mississippi.

McLaran, Charles, House
Columbus
Hickory Sticks
Columbus
South Columbus Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Columbus
South Columbus Historic District (Boundary Increase/Decrease)
Columbus
South Columbus Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Columbus
Friendship Cemetery
Columbus
Motley Slough Bridge
Columbus
Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House
Columbus
Cedars, The
Columbus
Plymouth
Columbus
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Frequently asked about Lowndes

When does Lowndes first appear in the US census?
Lowndes, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 3,173.
What is the population of Lowndes?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lowndes had a recorded population of 58,879.
When did Lowndes's population peak?
Lowndes's recorded population peaked at 61,586 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Lowndes?
3 documented military engagements took place in Lowndes, including Choctaw Removal — Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty (1830), Skirmish at Artesia, Mississippi (1864 supplemental), Forrest's Raid — Columbus, Mississippi (1864).
How many historic places are in Lowndes?
35 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lowndes, Mississippi.
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