Lauderdale County's estimated 2026 population is 70,107 with a growth rate of -0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lauderdale County is the 9th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 80,395 and has seen a growth of -12.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 38.1 years
There are 54,795 adults, (13,341 of whom are seniors) in Lauderdale County.
Female: 36,951 (51.7%)
Male: 34,553 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Lauderdale County includes 50.88% White, 40.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,378 | 50.88% |
| Black or African American | 29,202 | 40.84% |
| Two or more races | 4,144 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 1,026 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 521 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 214 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.03% |
Lauderdale County's average per capita income is $41,308. Household income levels show a median of $50,817. The poverty rate stands at 26.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,929 | - |
| Families | $69,802 | $87,545 |
| Households | $50,817 | $70,956 |
| Non Families | $25,880 | $40,125 |
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