Lauderdale County is found in the state of Mississippi. With a land mass of 715 square miles, Lauderdale County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 7,816 inhabitants. Lauderdale County's population density of urban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Meridian, with a population of 65,921.

Lauderdale County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Lauderdale County residents is $31,284, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Mississippi. As a reflection this, the average house price in Lauderdale County is $62,465, slightly above the state average of $66,412.    Continued below...