Lowndes County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Valdosta, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 122,082 residents in 2024, up from 118,253 in 2020. It covers about 497 square miles of land and was created in 1825.
- County seatValdosta
- Population (2024 estimate)122,082
- Land area497 square miles
- Created1825
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
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Cities and Towns in Lowndes County
Lowndes County has 5 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Valdosta (county seat) | 55,667 | |
| Hahira | 3,559 | |
| Lake Park | 1,558 | |
| Remerton | 1,298 | |
| Dasher | 939 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Bemiss, Clyattville, Moody AFB and Naylor.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-75
- U.S. highways: US 41, US 84, US 221
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 7, SR 31, SR 38, SR 94, SR 122, SR 125, SR 133, SR 135, SR 376
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Grand Bay WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ocean Pond, Browns Pond, Long Pond, Grassy Pond, Withlacoochee River, Grand Bay Creek and Clyatt Mill Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Lowndes County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Lowndes County borders Berrien County, Brooks County, Cook County, Echols County, Lanier County, Hamilton County, FL and Madison County, FL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia?
Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Lowndes County, Georgia?
Lowndes County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Remerton and Dasher.
What counties border Lowndes County?
Lowndes County borders Berrien County, Brooks County, Cook County, Echols County, Lanier County, Hamilton County, FL and Madison County, FL.
Is there a printable map of Lowndes County?
Yes. The Lowndes County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Lowndes County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 122,082 people lived in Lowndes County on July 1, 2024, up from 118,253 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)