Lauderdale County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,504 | — | #778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,817 | -32.4% | #2,724 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $133,300 | -52.7% | #2,480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $953 | -18.1% | #1,169 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.3% | +108.9% | #3,027 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lauderdale County has a population of 71,504, making it the #778 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lauderdale County is $50,817, ranking #2,724 out of 3,222 counties — 32.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.3% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Lauderdale County is $133,300 (-52.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $953/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.1%.
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90.4% of residents in Lauderdale County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Lauderdale County, Mississippi has a total population of 71,504, making it the 778th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lauderdale County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lauderdale County is $50,817, which ranks #2,724 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Lauderdale County is $133,300, 52.7% below the national median. Renters in Lauderdale County pay a median gross rent of $953 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lauderdale County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Lauderdale County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.8%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Lauderdale County, Mississippi 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.