The Town FilesLowndes County, Georgia
119,965 people. The median home is worth $215,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $58,541.
Towns in Lowndes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | 55,378 | $182,800 | $45,925 | 28.9 |
| Bemiss | 8,999 | $217,400 | $92,842 | 31.1 |
| Hahira | 3,384 | $206,500 | $70,966 | 32.0 |
People and housing
| Lowndes County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,052 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $58,541 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 31.8 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
49,348 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,531 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 652 storm events in Lowndes County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lowndes County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).