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Lauderdale County

Alabama · 93,564 residents · 668.018 sq mi
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Lauderdale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93,564
+6%since 2000
from 87,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K83K88K93K97K1990201020202024Lauderdale County
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,428
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,540
+53%since 2000
from $18,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(77,240)
Black9.8%(8,624)
Hispanic / Latino1%(894)
Asian0.3%(305)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(22,321)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(76,491)
Black9.8%(9,164)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(3,078)
Asian0.8%(748)
Other2.5%(2,372)
Diversity Score36.8%(34,467)
Segregation Score38%(35,513)
Diversity Score
37
+45%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

Lauderdale County, Alabama has about 93,564 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lauderdale County, Alabama earns about $48,428 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 $149,500, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

About 25.1% 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 13.0% 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 13,903 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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