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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lamar County

Alabama · 15,904 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 $28,059. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
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

Total population
15,904
+1%since 1990
from 15,715 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+9%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,059
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,618 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,435
+45%since 1990
from $9,945 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$282
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
23.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(13,806)
Black11.8%(1,861)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(60)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score27.5%(4,324)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(13,695)
Black11.9%(1,899)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(207)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score29.4%(4,673)
Diversity Score
29
+7%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Lamar County to nearby counties

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Income$49,488+76%
Home value$125,900+155%
Population15,872+17%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
Monroe County
Income$51,866+85%
Home value$120,800+145%
Population33,318+145%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
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Income$50,088+79%
Home value$106,600+116%
Population29,097+114%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
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Income$53,812+92%
Home value$164,100+232%
Population57,346+322%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar County, Alabama?

Lamar County, Alabama has about 15,904 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lamar County, Alabama earns about $28,059 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 $49,400, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar County, Alabama?

About 7.8% 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 16.1% of people in Lamar County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 189 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 300Census Tract 302Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 301.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 35592ZIP 35586ZIP 35576ZIP 35574ZIP 35544
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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