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Lamar County

Alabama · 13,972 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 $42,688. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,972
−12%since 2000
from 15,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+19%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,688
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,299
+54%since 2000
from $14,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(11,924)
Black10.2%(1,421)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(208)
Asian0%(6)
Other1.1%(158)
Diversity Score29.2%(4,074)
Segregation Score12%(1,681)
Diversity Score
29
−1%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar County, Alabama?

Lamar County, Alabama has about 13,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lamar County, Alabama earns about $42,688 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 $95,400, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar County, Alabama?

About 11.3% 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 17.7% of people in Lamar County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,743 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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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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