Halls (Lauderdale County), Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Halls (Lauderdale County), Tennessee had a total population of 2,034, the 215th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $43,750, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.6%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 9.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Halls (Lauderdale County) Quick Facts
How Halls (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 | 2,182 | 2,034 | No clear change (-6.8%) |
| Median household income | $47,284 | $43,750 | No clear change (-7.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $73,350 | $137,200 | +87.0% |
| Median gross rent | $837 | $844 | No clear change (+0.9%) |
How Halls (Lauderdale County) Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 70.7%
- Black: 21.4%
- Hispanic: 2.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 9.3%
- HS Diploma: 52.8%
- Some College: 21.1%
- Associate's: 7.8%
- Bachelor's: 7.8%
- Graduate+: 1.2%
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Other Cities in Lauderdale County
Cities Similar to Halls (Lauderdale County)
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan | 1,934 | $46,406 | $174,500 | 13.3% | 30.8% |
| Decatur | 1,898 | $42,578 | $220,900 | 11.2% | 34.3% |
| Pine Crest | 2,029 | $53,537 | $196,600 | 23.1% | 9.7% |
| East Cleveland | 1,934 | $48,878 | $124,100 | 0.0% | 26.5% |
| Jellico | 1,855 | $41,467 | $127,300 | 15.9% | 27.7% |
Population Overview
Halls (Lauderdale County) is a small community located in Tennessee, within Lauderdale County. The total population is 2,034. It ranks as the 215th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Halls (Lauderdale County) is 34.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Halls (Lauderdale County) is $43,750. This is 37% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $137,200. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Halls (Lauderdale County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.
Education
9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Halls (Lauderdale County), Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Halls (Lauderdale County), Tennessee?
Halls (Lauderdale County), Tennessee has a population of 2,034 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Halls (Lauderdale County), TN?
The median household income in Halls (Lauderdale County) is $43,750, which is 46% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Halls (Lauderdale County), TN?
The poverty rate in Halls (Lauderdale County) is 16.6%. This means approximately 337 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Halls (Lauderdale County), Tennessee?
Halls (Lauderdale County)'s population is 70.7% White, 21.4% Black, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Halls (Lauderdale County), TN?
The median home value in Halls (Lauderdale County) is $137,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.
How educated is Halls (Lauderdale County), Tennessee?
9.0% of adults (25+) in Halls (Lauderdale County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.