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Lauderdale County

Mississippi · 80,261 residents · 703.674 sq mi
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Lauderdale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $83,200. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,261
+3%since 2000
from 78,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K73K76K79K81K1990201020202024Lauderdale County
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,926
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,768 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,116
+26%since 2000
from $16,026 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(46,587)
Black38%(29,706)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(888)
Asian0.5%(385)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(48,112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54%(43,312)
Black42.6%(34,158)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,448)
Asian0.7%(569)
Other1%(831)
Diversity Score66%(52,957)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

Lauderdale County, Mississippi has about 80,261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lauderdale County, Mississippi earns about $33,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lauderdale County, Mississippi expensive?

In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lauderdale County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

About 23.6% of people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lauderdale County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lauderdale County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,706 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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