Lowndes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 61,586 people, with a population density of about 122.68 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 502.00 square miles (1,300.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Columbus, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Columbus.
Geographically, Lowndes County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Caledonia 339 ft and its lowest point at New Hope 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.