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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Lamar County

Alabama · 15,715 residents · 604.846 sq mi
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Lamar County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,715
−1%vs 2000
vs 15,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,618
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,059 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,945
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,435 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$186
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $282 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
1.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(13,695)
Black11.9%(1,899)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(207)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.4%(4,673)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(13,806)
Black11.8%(1,861)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(60)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0.2%(24)
Diversity Score27.5%(4,324)
28
−6%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.9%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar County, Alabama?

Lamar County, Alabama has about 15,715 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamar County, Alabama?

The typical household in Lamar County, Alabama earns about $20,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar County, Alabama expensive?

In Lamar County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $38,200, and the typical rent is about $186 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar County, Alabama?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar County, Alabama?

About 18.0% of people in Lamar County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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