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Lambert

Mississippi · 1,967 residents · 0.846 sq mi
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Lambert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,077. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,100. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,967
+68%since 1990
from 1,172 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,325 / sq mi
+68%since 1990
from 1,385 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.8
−11%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6751K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lambert
2024792
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,077
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,341 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,509
+28%since 1990
from $6,632 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 36.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$307
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
30.7% rent
1.8
+16%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(558)
Black52%(610)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.4%(743)
2000
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(303)
Black82.7%(1,626)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score34.6%(681)
35
−45%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+25%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lambert, Mississippi?

Lambert, Mississippi has about 1,967 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lambert, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lambert, Mississippi earns about $18,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lambert, Mississippi expensive?

In Lambert, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $32,100, and the typical rent is about $307 a month.

How educated are people in Lambert, Mississippi?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lambert, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lambert, Mississippi?

About 39.9% of people in Lambert, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lambert, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lambert, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 795 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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