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Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Lauderdale County had 70,317 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 7 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 28075.
Lauderdale County is one of the 2 counties of the Meridian, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
70,317
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 72,984 · ACS 2020-2024: 71,504
Median household income
$50,817
±$2,933 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$133,300
±$13,039 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$953
±$36 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Lauderdale County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 72,984 residents in Lauderdale County. The Census Bureau estimates 70,317 for July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 71,504 over 704 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 71,504 | 2,946,779 | −4,775 |
| Households | 28,707±527 | 1,145,431 | −1,029 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 33,551±42 | 1,341,114 | −1,746 |
Lauderdale County's population since 2000
From 78,161 in 2000 to 70,317 in 2025: down 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County holds 7 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Meridian with 33,370 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Meridian | 35,052 | $36,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | 1,984 | $78,750 |
| Marion | 1,751 | $46,500 |
| Nellieburg | 1,316 | $60,577 |
| ToomsubaGEOID 2873880 | 778 | $73,387 |
| Meridian StationGEOID 2846680 | 581 | $64,773 |
| LauderdaleGEOID 2839600 | 395 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lauderdale County?
The median resident of Lauderdale County is 39.7 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.8%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±0.4 | 38.6 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 3.7% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.3%±0.3 pts | 55.2% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.8%±1.1 pts | 36.3% | −2.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±1.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±1.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6%±1.4 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.6%±1.6 pts | 25.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lauderdale County earn?
Half of Lauderdale County's 28,707 households earn less than $50,817 a year (±$2,933), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $52,346 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,817±$2,933 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,956±$3,054 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,930±$1,090 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.3%±2.7 pts | 18.9% | +5.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.4%±5.4 pts | 26.0% | +11.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4%±2.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0%±2.0 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lauderdale County?
Owners occupy 65.1% of Lauderdale County's occupied homes and renters 34.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 by its owner (±$13,039). The median renter pays $953 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,300±$13,039 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $953±$36 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8%±5.8 pts | 42.1% | +9.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,277±$71 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.1%±2.1 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 33,551±42 | 1,341,114 | −1,746 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±2.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.4%±2.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.9%±1.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lauderdale County building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units across Lauderdale County in 2025 (31 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lauderdale County get to work?
79.6% of Lauderdale County's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3%±1.8 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6%±2.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±1.8 | 25.6 min | +3.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lauderdale County's census tracts?
Lauderdale County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,173 (Tract 6) to $87,964 (Tract 103.04).
All 25 census tracts of Lauderdale County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lauderdale County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 82 |
| Median household income | 37th of 82 |
| Median home value | 29th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 82 |
| Median age | 39th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lauderdale County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.