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Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Lauderdale County, Tennessee. Lauderdale County had 24,617 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 47097.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,617
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,143 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,784
Median household income
$49,879
±$3,995 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$143,200
±$18,734 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$774
±$37 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Lauderdale County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,143 residents in Lauderdale County. The Census Bureau estimates 24,617 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,784 over 472 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,784 | 7,066,383 | −1,205 |
| Households | 9,325±241 | 2,824,277 | −350 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.06 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,703±43 | 3,143,670 | −614 |
Lauderdale County's population since 2000
From 27,101 in 2000 to 24,617 in 2025: down 9.2%. 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 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Ripley with 7,499 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ripley | 7,800 | $37,432 |
|---|---|---|
| Halls, Lauderdale County | 2,091 | $43,750 |
| Henning | 871 | $40,781 |
| Gates | 664 | $51,146 |
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 39.2 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.5%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±0.8 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7%±0.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 7.4% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.4%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.5%±1.3 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | −0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6%±1.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2%±1.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6%±2.1 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.0%±1.7 pts | 31.1% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 9,325 households earn less than $49,879 a year (±$3,995), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $49,100 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,879±$3,995 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,819±$4,785 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,653±$1,866 | $39,437 | +$3,867 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0%±2.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.8%±6.6 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.7%±2.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 64.4% of Lauderdale County's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,200 by its owner (±$18,734). The median renter pays $774 a month including utilities, and 40.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $143,200±$18,734 | $286,700 | +$39,699 |
| Median gross rent | $774±$37 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.2%±6.8 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,163±$53 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4%±2.7 pts | 66.9% | +8.3 pts |
| Housing units | 10,703±43 | 3,143,670 | −614 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±4.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.9%±2.6 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.2%±1.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4%±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 26 new housing units across Lauderdale County in 2025 (26 single-family), 1.1 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?
84.5% of Lauderdale County's workers drive alone and 3.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Lauderdale County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.5%±2.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | −2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5%±3.3 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±2.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1%±1.4 pts | 12.9% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min±2.5 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,858 (Tract 506) to $75,208 (Tract 501).
| Tract 50147097050100 | 3,247±292 | $75,208 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 50247097050200 | 3,189±271 | $50,313 |
| Tract 50347097050300 | 2,707±296 | $57,000 |
| Tract 50447097050400 | 2,578±305 | $64,853 |
| Tract 505.0347097050503 | 2,482±339 | $52,097 |
| Tract 505.0447097050504 | 3,378±476 | $43,417 |
| Tract 505.0547097050505 | 3,004±427 | $36,964 |
| Tract 505.0647097050506 | 2,093±264 | $47,857 |
| Tract 50647097050600 | 2,106±281 | $34,858 |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 91st of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th of 95 |
| Median household income | 83rd of 95 |
| Median home value | 85th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th of 95 |
| Median age | 78th of 95 |
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.