Lauderdale County, Tennessee

Lauderdale County: county in Tennessee, United States

About

Lauderdale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,815 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,451 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ripley. The county was created 191 years ago in 1834.

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Location of Lauderdale County on Tennessee map.

County Snapshot

Lauderdale County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Lauderdale County

Population 25,451 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Tennessee (United States)
Different from Lauderdale County, Lauderdale County
Area 1313 km2
Water as percent of area 7%
Land as percent of area 93%
Latitude & Longitude 35.7610,-89.6314
Named for James Lauderdale
Capital Ripley
Establishment January 01, 1835
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 19:23:47 (18th April 2026)
Density 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.29% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Lauderdale County court house Ripley TN 2013-09-14 008 image
Lauderdale County court house Ripley TN 2013-09-14 008 image

Geography

Lauderdale County is located at 35°45'40"N 89°37'53"W (35.7610100, -89.6314400). It has 4 neighbors: Mississippi County, Dyer County, Haywood County and Tipton County.

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The largest city of Lauderdale County is Ripley with a population of 7,624. Other cities include, Henning population 929 and Gates population 598. See all Lauderdale County cities & populated places.

Lauderdale County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lauderdale County.

City Name Population Title
Ripley 7,624 City in Tennessee, United States
Henning 929 Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Gates 598 Town in Tennessee, United States

Weather

74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph WNW Saturday

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Official website of Lauderdale County

Official Website
  • Ripley

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lauderdale County decreased by 9.29% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 27,815 - census
2011 27,701 -0.41% estimation process
2012 27,694 -0.03% estimation process
2013 27,573 -0.44% estimation process
2014 27,357 -0.79% estimation process
2015 26,903 -1.69% estimation process
2016 25,320 -6.25% estimation process
2017 26,093 2.96% estimation process
2018 25,997 -0.37% estimation process
2019 25,633 -1.42% estimation process
2020 25,451 -0.72% estimation process
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People born in Lauderdale County (2)

People born in Lauderdale County, including writer known for stories based on folklore Roark Bradford, politician Floyd H. Crain, .

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