Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Lowndesville’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, above both the South Carolina town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 1 of the 167 South Carolina towns we compare have a lower median rent than Lowndesville. Lowndesville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Lowndesville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 116 in 1880, a peak of 350 in 1910, 120 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2003 and a map from 1964 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lowndesville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Lowndesville.
Adults 35 to 64 are 62% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (22% statewide). Lowndesville’s median age is 52 years, above both South Carolina’s towns (38.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Carolina.
| Lowndesville | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 years | 38.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 23% | 29% |
Somewhere between 43% and 69% women
The Census survey reached too few of Lowndesville’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13 points. Across South Carolina, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Lowndesville | SC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 36.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.8% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.4% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.9% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.5% | 28.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.9% | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 23.1% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.9% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.7% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Lowndesville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Lowndesville is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lowndesville beats the South Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 17% of Lowndesville adults have diabetes.
| Lowndesville | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Lowndesville | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.5% | 80.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Lowndesville; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Lowndesville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Lowndesville is a town in Abbeville County, South Carolina. The population was 120 at the 2020 census.
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Lowndesville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Asbury Latimer and Edward C. Mann.