Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Total Population: 71,984
County Seat: Meridian
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.