How many people live in Lauderdale County, AL?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 97,500 people living in Lauderdale County, AL. That makes Lauderdale County the 15th-most populous county in Alabama. It is home to 1.9% of people living in the state.
97.5K
population of Lauderdale County, AL (2024)
1.9%
County share of the Alabama population (2024)
About 97,500 people lived in Lauderdale County, AL in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Lauderdale County, AL’s age demographics?
1. Introduction - Briefly introduce the topic of age demographics in Lauderdale County, AL. 2. Age Distribution - Present the age distribution data for Lauderdale County, AL. - Include specific age groups and their respective population percentages. 3. Comparison to National Data - Compare Lauderdale County, AL’s age demographics to national age demographics. - Highlight any differences or similarities. 4. Trends Over Time - Discuss any trends in age demographics over a specified period. - Use historical data to illustrate changes in age distribution. 5. Implications - Explain the potential implications of the age demographics for Lauderdale County, AL. - Consider factors such as economic impact, healthcare needs, and educational requirements. 6. Conclusion - Summarize the points about Lauderdale County, AL’s age demographics. - Emphasize the importance of understanding age demographics for policy-making and community planning.About 20,600 Lauderdale County, AL residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 21.2% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 18.6% of Alabama’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 18,600 Lauderdale County residents, or 19.1% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 22.1% of Alabama’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A higher share of Lauderdale County, AL's population is aged 18–24 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Lauderdale County, AL’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 83% of the Lauderdale County, AL population, higher than the national share of 57.5%.
In contrast, Lauderdale County’s Hispanic population accounts for 3.7%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 1.1% of the county, compared with 6.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Lauderdale County, AL has a higher share of a non-Hispanic white population than Alabama as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Lauderdale County, AL is Florence with about 42,700 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Lauderdale County, AL ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Florence | 42,716 |
| 2. | Rogersville | 1,414 |
| 3. | Killen | 1,040 |
| 4. | Lexington | 737 |
| 5. | St. Florian | 717 |
| 6. | Anderson | 257 |
| 7. | Waterloo | 184 |
| 8. | Balance of Lauderdale County | 50,437 |
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