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Lauderdale County

Tennessee · 27,815 residents · 471.895 sq mi
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Lauderdale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,100. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
27,815
+3%since 2000
from 27,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+4%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,894
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,751 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,006
+17%since 2000
from $13,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(17,187)
Black33.9%(9,192)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(314)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(15,867)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(17,035)
Black34.8%(9,676)
Hispanic / Latino2%(564)
Asian0.2%(55)
Other1.7%(478)
Diversity Score62.9%(17,487)
Diversity Score
63
+7%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?

Lauderdale County, Tennessee has about 27,815 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lauderdale County, Tennessee earns about $32,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lauderdale County, Tennessee expensive?

In Lauderdale County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lauderdale County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?

About 24.1% of people in Lauderdale County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lauderdale County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lauderdale County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,324 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 505.04Census Tract 501Census Tract 502Census Tract 505.05Census Tract 503Census Tract 504Census Tract 505.03Census Tract 506Census Tract 505.06
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 38063ZIP 38040ZIP 38041
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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