Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Total Population: 71,984

County Seat: Meridian

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Median Home Value

$124,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,033

Across all households

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)50.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)41.9%
Two or More Races3.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

18.2%

Male

48.3%

Female

51.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.9%

No Health Insurance

10.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,033

Mean Household Income

$70,625

Per Capita Income

$28,464

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$124,500

Median Rent

$897/mo

Total Housing Units

33,558

Owner-Occupied

63.2%

Renter-Occupied

36.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Married Couple Households

39.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

37.0%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

82.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28075.