Poverty Rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, an estimated 16,711 of 67,718 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is 24.7%.
- How many people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, an estimated 16,711 of 67,718 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is 29.32% higher than the Mississippi average. In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, an estimated 24.7% of 67,718 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.1% of 2,841,445 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi is 96.03% higher than the US average. In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, an estimated 24.7% of 67,718 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Collinsville, Mississippi 16.9% of 1,783 people.
- Lauderdale, Mississippi 25.7% of 214 people.
- Marion, Mississippi 21.4% of 2,229 people.
- Meridian, Mississippi 32.4% of 33,789 people.
- Meridian Station, Mississippi 6% of 331 people.
Under 18 years
41.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
41.6% of 16 thousand people
Under 5 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
25.7% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
46.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
46.9% of 12 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
39.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
39.5% of 16 thousand people
18 to 64 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
21.6% of 39 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
19.1% of 15 thousand people
35 to 64 years
23.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
23.2% of 24 thousand people
60 years and over
21.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
21.2% of 19 thousand people
65 years and over
17% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
17% of 13 thousand people
White
18.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
18.9% of 35 thousand people
Black or African American
38.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
38.1% of 26 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
18.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
18.7% of 34 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
20.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
20.8% of 46 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
18.1% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
23.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
23.8% of 13 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
24.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
24.6% of 18 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
11.6% of 11 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
17.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
17.8% of 32 thousand people
Employed
14.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
14.6% of 30 thousand people
Male
12% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
12% of 15 thousand people
Female
17.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
17.1% of 15 thousand people
Unemployed
56.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
56.7% of 2 thousand people
Male
63.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
63.9% of 1 thousand people
Female
51.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
51.4% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
22.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
22.2% of 53 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
11% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
11% of 22 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
26.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
26.5% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
32% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
32% of 20 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
31.9% of 15 thousand people
Male
29.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
29.2% of 7 thousand people
Female
34.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
34.2% of 8 thousand people
18 to 24 years
100% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
100% of 512 people
25 to 34 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
26.4% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
26.3% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
4.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
4.6% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
48.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
48.4% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
29.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
29.8% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
20.1% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
5.8% of 5 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
35.5% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
48.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
48.6% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2023
25.5%
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