How many people live in Lauderdale County, MS?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 70,600 people living in Lauderdale County, MS. That makes Lauderdale County the ninth-most populous county in Mississippi. It is home to 2.4% of people living in the state.
70.6K
population of Lauderdale County, MS (2024)
2.4%
County share of the Mississippi population (2024)
About 70,600 people lived in Lauderdale County, MS in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Lauderdale County, MS’s age demographics?
Age demographics in Lauderdale County, MS provide valuable insights into the population distribution and trends within the county. The population is divided into various age groups, each representing a specific segment of the community. Understanding these demographics is useful for planning and policy-making.About 13,900 Lauderdale County, MS residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 19.6% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 18% of Mississippi’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 16,200 Lauderdale County residents, or 22.9% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 23% of Mississippi’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A lower share of Lauderdale County, MS's population is aged 25–44 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Lauderdale County, MS’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic Black or African American residents make up 44.5% of the Lauderdale County, MS population, higher than the national share of 12.6%.
In contrast, Lauderdale County’s Hispanic population accounts for 2.7%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic white population makes up 50.4% of the county, compared with 57.5% 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, MS has a higher share of a non-Hispanic Black or African American population than Mississippi as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Lauderdale County, MS is Meridian with about 33,500 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Lauderdale County, MS ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Meridian | 33,549 |
| 2. | Marion | 1,682 |
| 3. | Balance of Lauderdale County | 35,357 |
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