Lauderdale County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lauderdale County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 24,933. It is the 60th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lauderdale County is 39.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lauderdale County is $49,205. This is 27% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $122,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lauderdale County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lauderdale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.9% vs 15.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

10.9% 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 64% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.