Lauderdale County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lauderdale County, Alabama has a population of 95,830, the 15th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $62,649 and the median home value is $200,300. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Lauderdale County Quick Facts

Population 95,830

Median Household Income $62,64990% MOE ±$2,965

Median Home Value $200,30090% MOE ±$8,371

Poverty Rate 12.2%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.1%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 40.8 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 68.9%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.8%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.6%

Cities/Places 8

Population 95,830 15th of 67

Median Income $62,649 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Lauderdale County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	92,556	95,830	+3.5%
Median household income	$59,190	$62,649	No clear change (+5.8%)
Median home value¹	$178,453	$200,300	+12.2%
Median gross rent	$816	$838	No clear change (+2.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lauderdale

$62,649

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lauderdale

$200,300

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 28.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%

Renter 31.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $838/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

25.0%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lauderdale County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Florence	41,701	$52,174	17.9%	$196,300
Underwood-Petersville	3,100	$48,219	7.4%	$142,900
Rogersville	1,260	$66,127	9.4%	$185,800
Killen	1,150	$69,722	8.0%	$175,000
St. Florian	697	$58,750	3.4%	$314,000
Lexington	638	$57,356	16.1%	$202,400
Anderson	410	$110,682	3.2%	$304,300
Waterloo	113	N/A	22.1%	$98,800

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Population Overview

Lauderdale County is located in Alabama with a total population of 95,830. It is the 15th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lauderdale County is 40.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $62,649. This is 2% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $200,300. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lauderdale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lauderdale County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lauderdale County, Alabama?

Lauderdale County has a population of 95,830, making it the 15th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Lauderdale County?

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $62,649 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

Lauderdale County contains 8 Census-designated places.