The Town FilesLauderdale County, Mississippi
71,504 people. The median home is worth $133,300 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $50,817.
Towns in Lauderdale County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 35,052 | $107,900 | $36,562 | 39.4 |
People and housing
| Lauderdale County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $953 | $820 |
| Median household income | $50,817 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.3% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
31,040 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,153 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 741 storm events in Lauderdale County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lauderdale County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).