Lauderdale County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Lauderdale County, Mississippi is 71,984 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $50,033, the median home value is $124,500, and the median age is 39.5.
The population of Lauderdale County has declined 12.2% since 2010 (80,395 → 70,588), a -0.92% annualized rate.
71,984
Population
-0.92%
Annual growth
102
People / sq mi
$50,033
Median Income
$124,500
Median Home Value
Lauderdale County covers 704 sq mi of land at 102.3 people per square mile.
About Lauderdale County, MS
The poverty rate is what most separates Lauderdale County from the typical county: 19.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 71,984 residents, Lauderdale County is a county in Mississippi. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Mississippi in the country, at #9 by population.
The typical household earns $50,033, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 19.3%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $124,500, with typical rent around $897.
Roughly 21.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.5% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Lauderdale County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Lauderdale County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lauderdale County had a population of 80,395 in 2010 and 70,588 in 2024, a -12.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 80,663 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.92%.
70,588
Population (2024)
80,395
Population (2010)
80,663
Peak (2011)
-0.92%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,395 |
| 2011 | 80,663 |
| 2012 | 80,280 |
| 2013 | 80,276 |
| 2014 | 79,330 |
| 2015 | 78,422 |
| 2016 | 77,497 |
| 2017 | 76,416 |
| 2018 | 75,503 |
| 2019 | 74,619 |
| 2020 | 72,676 |
| 2021 | 72,032 |
| 2022 | 71,323 |
| 2023 | 70,901 |
| 2024 | 70,588 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.6% |
| Black or African American | 42.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.5
Median Age
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Male
18.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $50,033$-4,882 vs state |
| Mean household income | $70,625 |
| Per-capita income | $28,464 |
| Poverty rate | 19.3%+5.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lauderdale County is professional & business services, accounting for 31.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.7%
Carpool
80.3%
Public transit
4.5%
Work from home
23.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$124,500$-36,900 vs state
Median home value
$897
Median rent
63.2%
Homeownership rate
33,558
Total housing units
85.1%
Occupied
14.9%
Vacant
36.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.8%
With health insurance
92.1%
With broadband internet
19.8%
Foreign-born
8.2%
Veterans (18+)
17.9%
With a disability
96.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.2%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lauderdale County, Mississippi has a population of 71,984 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 102 people per square mile.
The population of Lauderdale County has declined 12.2% since 2010 (80,395 → 70,588), a -0.92% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is $50,033, with mean (average) household income of $70,625 and per-capita income of $28,464. 19.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lauderdale County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (51.6%), Black or African American (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is 39.5 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.
The median home value in Lauderdale County is $124,500 and median monthly rent is $897. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 33,558 total housing units, 14.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Lauderdale County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.