Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Lauderdale County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Lauderdale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 80,261 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 73,751 inhabitants. Its county seat is Meridian. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Lauderdale County at a glance
Lauderdale County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Mississippi counties
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MeridianPopulation 36,011
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Quick Facts about Lauderdale County
| Population | 73,751 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Lauderdale County, Lauderdale County |
| Area | 1853 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4043,-88.6625 |
| Named for | James Lauderdale |
| Capital | Meridian |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:40:59 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lauderdale County is located at 32°24'15"N 88°39'45"W (32.4042900, -88.6625400). It has 7 neighbors: Choctaw County, Sumter County, Clarke County, Jasper County, Kemper County, Neshoba County and Newton County.
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The largest city of Lauderdale County is Meridian with a population of 36,011. Other cities include and Marion population 1,482. See all Lauderdale County cities & populated places.
Lauderdale County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lauderdale County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 36,011 | City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States |
| Marion | 1,482 | Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi |
| Nellieburg | 1,414 | Census designated place |
Official website of Lauderdale County
Official Website- Meridian
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lauderdale County decreased by 8.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,261 | - | census |
| 2011 | 80,648 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 80,259 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 80,228 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 79,266 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 78,348 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 77,376 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 76,309 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 75,238 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 74,125 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 73,751 | -0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Lauderdale County (1)
American politician Lillian Walker was born in Lauderdale County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lauderdale County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 93,368 people.
- Lauderdale County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 25,451 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Southaven | 56,644 | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. |