Lauderdale County, AL

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2023 Population

95,037

0.751% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.7

0.245% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

13.6%

2.84% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$59,082

5.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$185,800

6.29% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

43,382

0.212% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lauderdale County, AL had a population of 95k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $59,082. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lauderdale County, AL grew from 94,329 to 95,037, a 0.751% increase and its median household income grew from $56,081 to $59,082, a 5.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lauderdale County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.53%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.35%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.935%).

None of the households in Lauderdale County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Lauderdale County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lauderdale County, AL are University of North Alabama (101879) (2,050 degrees awarded in 2022) and Heritage Christian University (23 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lauderdale County, AL was $185,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Lauderdale County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lauderdale County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Lauderdale County, AL borders Colbert County, AL, Lawrence County, AL, Limestone County, AL, Tishomingo County, MS, Giles County, TN, Hardin County, TN, Lawrence County, TN, and Wayne County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Lauderdale County, AL is home to a population of 95k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.41% of Lauderdale County, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.29k people).

In 2023, there were 8.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.6k people) in Lauderdale County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.06k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Lauderdale County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lauderdale County, AL was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lauderdale County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lauderdale County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.6k ± 480
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.06k ± 433
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 656

3.33%

Hispanic Population

3.16k people

3.33% of the people in Lauderdale County, AL are hispanic (3.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lauderdale County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

2.41%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

2.35%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.22k people

As of 2023, 2.41% of Lauderdale County, AL residents (2.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lauderdale County, AL was 2.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lauderdale County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,869 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,108 ± 392
Gulf War (1990s)
955 ± 264

Lauderdale County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lauderdale County, AL employs 43.4k people. The largest industries in Lauderdale County, AL are Retail Trade (7,000 people), Manufacturing (6,387 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,510 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,650), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,411), and Public Administration ($60,588).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

43.4k

2023 Value

± 1,893

−0.212%

1 Year decline

± 6.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lauderdale County, AL declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 43.5k employees to 43.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lauderdale County, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,781 people), Production Occupations (4,724 people), and Management Occupations (4,419 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lauderdale County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.4k

2023 Value

± 1,893

−0.212%

1 Year decline

± 6.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lauderdale County, AL declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 43.5k employees to 43.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lauderdale County, AL, are Retail Trade (7,000 people), Manufacturing (6,387 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,510 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lauderdale County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Lauderdale County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,641

Median earning men ± $3,666

$30,954

Median earning women ± $2,364

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,458), Public Administration ($68,522), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,422).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($87,863), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,100), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

157
Retail Trade
144
Other Services (except Public Administration)
101
Finance and Insurance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$262k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$156k
Retail Trade
$127k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lauderdale County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 71.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.9%), followed by Other (1.59%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.59%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lauderdale County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 71.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.9%), followed by Other (1.59%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lauderdale County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lauderdale County, AL awarded 2,073 degrees. The student population of Lauderdale County, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,614 male students and 6,359 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lauderdale County, AL are White (1,574 and 78.3%), followed by Black or African American (235 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 3.63%), and Two or More Races (69 and 3.43%).

The largest universities in Lauderdale County, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of North Alabama (101879) (2,050 and 98.9%) and Heritage Christian University (23 and 1.11%).

The most popular majors in Lauderdale County, AL are General Business Administration & Management (383 and 18.5%), Registered Nursing (314 and 15.1%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (121 and 5.84%).

The median tuition costs in Lauderdale County, AL are $10,152 for private four year colleges, and $10,200 and $20,400 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lauderdale County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,973 (36.2% men and 63.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,973 students enrolled in Lauderdale County, AL, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,045 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
75 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
61 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
165 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lauderdale County, AL was General Business Administration & Management with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lauderdale County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Alabama (101879)
2,050 degrees awarded
Heritage Christian University
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Alabama (101879) with 2,050 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 745 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lauderdale County, AL, which is 0.561 times less than the 1,328 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,574 degrees mean that there were 6.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 235 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lauderdale County, AL was $185,800 in 2023, which is 0.612 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $174,800 to $185,800, a 6.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Lauderdale County, AL is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lauderdale County, AL have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lauderdale County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lauderdale County, AL is $59,082. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lauderdale County, AL was Census Tract 116.03 with a value of $90,526, followed by Census Tract 115.02 and Census Tract 116.02, with respective values of $87,596 and $75,473.

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lauderdale County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.71%.

Housing

Property

$185,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,580

$26,304

Median Property Taxes

±$1,185

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lauderdale County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lauderdale County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.8%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.8% of the housing units in Lauderdale County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lauderdale County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116.03
Census Tract 115.02
Census Tract 116.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lauderdale County, AL was Census Tract 116.03 with a value of $90,526, followed by Census Tract 115.02 and Census Tract 116.02, with respective values of $87,596 and $75,473.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lauderdale County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,082

Median Household Income

± $3,460

38.8k

Number of Households

± 1,605

In 2023, the median household income of the 38.8k households in Lauderdale County, AL grew to $59,082 from the previous year's value of $56,081.

The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lauderdale County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (6.36%)

In 2023, 80.3% of workers in Lauderdale County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (6.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lauderdale County, AL have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% of the workforce in Lauderdale County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lauderdale County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lauderdale County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lauderdale County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.71%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lauderdale County, AL (12.6k out of 92.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lauderdale County, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22.8% of the children was living in poverty in Lauderdale County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Lauderdale County, AL has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lauderdale County, AL see 1867 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year (1818 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1742 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 570 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,867 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lauderdale County, AL

Primary care physicians in Lauderdale County, AL see an average of 1,867 patients per year. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year (1,818 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lauderdale County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.75%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lauderdale County, AL grew by 2.47% from 9.52% to 9.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lauderdale County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44 in Lauderdale County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lauderdale County, AL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.4% in Lauderdale County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lauderdale County, AL.