U.S. County · Profile

Lauderdale County

70.5KTotal Population
99Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.78%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lauderdale County has a population of 70,527 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lauderdale County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White52.6%37,097
Black or African American43.5%30,679
Two or More Races2.2%1,552
Hispanic or Latino2.2%1,552
Some Other Race0.9%635
Asian0.7%494
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%71
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lauderdale County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$45,649
38.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,590
30.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
24.8%
115.7% above national average
Median Age
38.5 years

Income & Poverty

$45,649Median Household Income
$26,590Per Capita Income
24.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$45,649$65,795
Families$59,610$79,804
Married-couple Families$59,610$66,763
Nonfamily Households$21,231$22,929

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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