Lauderdale County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lauderdale County is located in Alabama with a total population of 95,037. It is the 15th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lauderdale County is 40.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $59,082. This is 5% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $185,800. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lauderdale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.5%. The Black or African American population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.