Lauderdale County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Lauderdale County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
71,504
Median Age
39.7
Male Median
38.1
Female Median
41.8
Lauderdale County, Mississippi Population Growth

Lauderdale County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -10.0%%.
-10.0%% Growth
Lauderdale County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lauderdale County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.7 | 71,504 |
| 2023 | 39.5 | 71,984 |
| 2022 | 38.5 | 72,741 |
| 2021 | 38.0 | 73,756 |
| 2020 | 37.9 | 75,557 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 76,279 |
| 2018 | 37.8 | 77,323 |
| 2017 | 37.7 | 78,221 |
| 2016 | 37.4 | 79,233 |
| 2015 | 37.5 | 79,832 |
| 2014 | 37.3 | 80,261 |
| 2013 | 37.0 | 80,337 |
| 2012 | 36.9 | 80,204 |
| 2011 | 36.8 | 79,882 |
| 2010 | 36.6 | 79,405 |
Lauderdale County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 17.3% |
| 18–24 | 8.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65+ | 18.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Lauderdale County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lauderdale County, Mississippi
The median age in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is 39.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lauderdale County, Mississippi is 71,504.
In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is aging.