Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
94329
Sex Ratio
93.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
1.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.23 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Lauderdale County, AL, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 1.1% over the past year, slightly below the state average of 0.6%. With a median age of 40.8 years, it is older than the state median of 39.3, indicating a relatively mature demographic. The county's age dependency ratio of 65.3 suggests a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the elderly, with 20.1% of the population aged 65 and older. Compared to nearby counties, Lauderdale's growth and demographic profile reflect a stable community, though it faces challenges associated with an aging population.
Dependency Rate
65.3 %
Median Age
40.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
20.1 %
Active Aging Index
126.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.2 %
Young Dependency Rate
32.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
38237
Married-couple Household
18369
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.12 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.81 %
Average Household Size
2.4 p
Average Family Size
3 p
Household with Children (%)
26.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
34.3 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
29.6 %
Now Married
50.3 %
Widowed
8.1 %
Divorced
12 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.