Lauderdale County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Lauderdale County, Tennessee has a population of 24,784, the 60th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,879 and the median home value is $143,200. The poverty rate is 21.0%.

Lauderdale County Quick Facts

Population 24,784

Median Household Income $49,87990% MOE ±$3,995

Median Home Value $143,20090% MOE ±$18,734

Poverty Rate 21.0%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.6%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 39.2 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 64.3%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.0%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.6%

Cities/Places 4

Population 24,784 60th of 95

Median Income $49,879 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.0%

Unemployment 5.6%

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	25,989	24,784	-4.6%
Median household income	$49,100	$49,879	No clear change (+1.6%)
Median home value¹	$103,503	$143,200	+38.4%
Median gross rent	$800	$774	No clear change (-3.2%)

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

$49,879

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lauderdale

$143,200

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.1%

$25K-$50K 23.0%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 20.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

9.5%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

7.4%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.3%

Renter 35.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $774/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

23.4%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lauderdale County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ripley	7,658	$37,432	30.7%	$154,900
Halls (Lauderdale County)	2,034	$43,750	16.6%	$137,200
Henning	977	$40,781	34.0%	$72,500
Gates	619	$51,146	28.6%	$96,300

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Population Overview

Lauderdale County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 24,784. It is the 60th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lauderdale County is 39.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $49,879. This is 28% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.0%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $143,200. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lauderdale County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lauderdale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.5% vs 15.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 61% 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 83.6%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Lauderdale County has a population of 24,784, making it the 60th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Lauderdale County?

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $49,879 with a poverty rate of 21.0%.

How many cities are in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?

Lauderdale County contains 4 Census-designated places.