Lauderdale County is home to 72,984 people in Mississippi. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,600. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 22.6%, above the 12.8% national rate. Median household income is $42,922, under the $66,278 national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)26.3%(1,274)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)23.6%(1,144)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era31.4%(1,523)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War6.6%(322)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II2.3%(113)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 4,845 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
Lauderdale County, Mississippi has about 72,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Lauderdale County, Mississippi earns about $42,922 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 $103,600, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.
How educated are people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
About 21.1% 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 22.6% of people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lauderdale County, Mississippi grown since 1990?
Yes, Lauderdale County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,571 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.
