COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lauderdale County

Alabama · 87,966 residents · 668.018 sq mi

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Lauderdale County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,354. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $80,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.6

US median: 35.2

Less educated

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

87,966

+10%since 1990

from 79,661 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

132 / sq mi

+10%since 1990

from 119 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.6

+9%since 1990

from 34.6 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202496K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,354

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,690 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,626

+59%since 1990

from $11,685 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

14.4%

−0.5 ptssince 1990

from 14.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$80,900

+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $52,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$420

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $299 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

73.2%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 73.4% in 1990

26.8% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+10%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.6%(71,416)

Black9.6%(7,640)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(252)

Asian0.2%(177)

Diversity Score24%(19,135)

2000

White, non-Hispanic87.8%(77,240)

Black9.8%(8,624)

Hispanic / Latino1%(894)

Asian0.3%(305)

Diversity Score25.4%(22,321)

Diversity Score

+6%since 1990

from 24 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.5%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 16.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

76.4%

+8.5 ptssince 1990

from 67.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.6%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 5.5% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.7 min

−20%since 1990

from 19.7 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

Lauderdale County, Alabama has about 87,966 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

The typical household in Lauderdale County, Alabama earns about $33,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lauderdale County, Alabama expensive?

In Lauderdale County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lauderdale County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

About 14.4% of people in Lauderdale County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lauderdale County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lauderdale County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,305 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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