Lauderdale County's 2026 population is estimated at 69,962, reflecting a -0.45% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lauderdale County is the 9th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 80,395 and has grown -12.98% since 2010.
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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