Lauderdale County, Alabama

AL · FIPS 01077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 95,830 #644 / 3,222
80th
Median Household Income $62,649 -16.6% #1,834 / 3,222
43th
Median Age 40.8 years +4.9% #1,849 / 3,222
43th
Median Home Value $200,300 -28.9% #1,400 / 3,222
56th
Median Gross Rent $838 -27.9% #1,830 / 3,222
43th
Poverty Rate 12.2% -3.5% #1,313 / 3,222
59th

Demographics

Lauderdale County has a population of 95,830, making it the #644 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $62,649, ranking #1,834 out of 3,222 counties — 16.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.

Median Household Income
$62,649 −16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,834 of 3,222
43th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,993 −12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,420 of 3,222
56th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.2% −3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,313 of 3,222
59th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.0% −23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,346 of 3,222
58th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8% −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #774 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.7 min +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,107 of 3,222
66th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lauderdale County is $200,300 (-28.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $838/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.

Median Home Value
$200,300 −28.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,400 of 3,222
56th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$838 −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,830 of 3,222
43th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.9% +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,411 of 3,222
25th percentile
68.9% Homeownership

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Health

91.2% of residents in Lauderdale County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.

91.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.2% −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,890 of 3,222
41th percentile

About Lauderdale County, Alabama

Lauderdale County, Alabama has a total population of 95,830, making it the 644th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lauderdale County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $62,649, which ranks #1,834 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.

The median home value in Lauderdale County is $200,300, 28.9% below the national median. Renters in Lauderdale County pay a median gross rent of $838 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lauderdale County, 29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.

Lauderdale County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.0%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).

All data for Lauderdale County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.