Lauderdale County, Alabama Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lauderdale County Quick Facts
How Lauderdale County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 95,037 | 95,830 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $59,082 | $62,649 | +6.0% |
| Median home value | $185,800 | $200,300 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.