Lauderdale County Summary

Life in Lauderdale County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lauderdale County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lauderdale County:

  • The population in Lauderdale County is 72,741.

  • The median home value in Lauderdale County is $119,150.

  • The median income in Lauderdale County is $45,649.

  • The median rent in Lauderdale County is $865.

  • The unemployment rate in Lauderdale County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Lauderdale County is 24.8%.

  • The average high in Lauderdale County is 80.9° and there are 124.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lauderdale County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lauderdale County

Meridian, MS Population 34,990

Marion, MS Population 2,257

Collinsville, MS Population 1,783

Nellieburg, MS Population 1,321

Toomsuba, MS Population 728

Meridian Station, MS Population 557

Lauderdale, MS Population 214

Map Of Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Lauderdale County is 80.9°.

  • There are 82.06 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.0 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Lauderdale County.

StatLauderdale County
Mean High80.9
Nice Days82.06
Rainfall124.0
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:33
80.9°
Average High
124.0
Inches of Rain

Lauderdale County Photos

Downtown Meridian From City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
Union Hotel Meridianc Ms
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lamar Hotel
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
Meridian City Hall Dedication After Restoration
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
Meridian Museum Of Art
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra at Englis | CC BY-SA 3.0
Grand Opera House Meridan Ms
Source: Wikipedia User Katyrw | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lauderdale County Demographics

Population over time in Lauderdale County

The current population in Lauderdale County is 72,741. The population has decreased -3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 73,756 -2.4%
2021 75,557 -0.9%
2020 76,279 -

Gender in Lauderdale County

  • Lauderdale County is 51.5% female with 37,427 female residents.

  • Lauderdale County is 48.5% male with 35,314 male residents.

Female
51.5% (37,427)
Male
48.5% (35,314)
Gender Lauderdale County MS USA
Female 51.5% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County is:

  • 51.3% White with 37,326 White residents.

  • 43.4% African American with 31,564 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 540 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 260 Other residents.

  • 1.8% Two Or More with 1,330 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 1,635 Hispanic residents.

White
51.3% (37,326)
African American
43.4% (31,564)
American Indian
0.1% (75)
Asian
0.7% (540)
Hawaiian
0.0% (11)
Other
0.4% (260)
Two Or More
1.8% (1,330)
Hispanic
2.2% (1,635)

Table: Lauderdale County By Race

Race Lauderdale County MS USA
White 51.3% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 43.4% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.8% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Lauderdale County, Mississippi

  • 10.3% of households in Lauderdale County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.1% of households in Lauderdale County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Lauderdale County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Lauderdale County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lauderdale County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Lauderdale County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Lauderdale County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Lauderdale County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Lauderdale County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Lauderdale County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.3% (7,500)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.1% (5,870)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.9% (10,104)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (6,614)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (9,078)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (11,946)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.4% (6,853)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2% (8,857)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (3,510)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (2,404)
Income Lauderdale County MS USA
Less than $10,000 10.3% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.1% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.9% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.4% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.2% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lauderdale County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lauderdale County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (3,637)
9-12th Grade
11% (8,001)
High School / GED
27% (19,640)
Some College
23% (16,730)
Associate's Degree
13% (9,456)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (9,456)
Master's Degree
5% (3,637)
Professional Degree
2% (1,454)
Doctorate Degree
1% (727)
Education Lauderdale County MS USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 9% 6%
High School / GED 27% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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