Lauderdale County, Tennessee

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Lauderdale County, Tennessee
County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	1835
Named for	James Lauderdale
County seat	Ripley
Area
• Total	508 sq mi (1,320 km2)
• Land	470 sq mi (1,200 km2)
• Water	38 sq mi (100 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	25,143
• Density	49/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5

Lauderdale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,143. Its county seat and largest city is Ripley. The county was founded in 1835 and named for James Lauderdale, a soldier in the War of 1812.

History

Lauderdale County was established in 1835 from parts of Dyer, Haywood, and Tipton counties. The county is named after James Lauderdale, a soldier who died during the War of 1812.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 508 square miles (1,320 km²), of which 470 square miles (1,217 km²) is land and 38 square miles (98 km²) (7.5%) is water. The county is located in the western part of the state, along the Mississippi River.

Adjacent counties

• Dyer County (north)
• Crockett County (east)
• Haywood County (southeast)
• Tipton County (south)
• Mississippi County, Arkansas (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 25,143 people, 9,000 households, and 6,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 53 people per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60% White, 37% Black or African American, and 3% from other races.

Economy

The economy of Lauderdale County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Major crops include cotton, soybeans, and corn. The county is also home to several manufacturing facilities and small businesses.

Education

Lauderdale County is served by the Lauderdale County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools in the area. The county is also home to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Ripley.

Communities

Cities

• Ripley
• Halls

Unincorporated communities

• Gates
• Henning
• Fort Pillow

Notable people

• Alex Haley, author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family, lived in Henning.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee