Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,504 (100%) |
| Population Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,817 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,930 |
| Median Home Value | $133,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 33,551 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 18,689 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,018 (29.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,844 (14.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 28,707 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 18,035 (62.8%) |
The table below compares Lauderdale County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 9 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 12 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 37 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 27 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
