Lauderdale County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,033
Per Capita Income
$28,464
Poverty Rate
25.1%
SNAP Recipients
18.4%
Gini Index
0.497
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K29.6%
$25K–$50K20.4%
$50K–$75K16.4%
$75K–$100K10.3%
$100K–$150K14.8%
$150K–$200K5.2%
$200K+3.3%
The median household income in Lauderdale County, MS is $50,033 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,464. 25.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.497 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).