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Lauderdale County

Tennessee · 25,143 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 $41,905. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
25,143
−7%since 2000
from 27,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K26K27K28K1990201020202024Lauderdale County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,905
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,751 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,954
+46%since 2000
from $13,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(15,016)
Black33.3%(8,385)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(587)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other3%(756)
Diversity Score64.7%(16,263)
Segregation Score35.5%(8,938)
Diversity Score
65
+10%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?

Lauderdale County, Tennessee has about 25,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lauderdale County, Tennessee earns about $41,905 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?

About 9.6% 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 19.5% 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 1,652 residents, a change of about 7 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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