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Lamar County

Georgia · 18,317 residents · 183.501 sq mi
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Lamar County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,536. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,317
+15%since 2000
from 15,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,536
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,087 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,725
+6%since 2000
from $16,666 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(10,683)
Black30.2%(4,806)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(172)
Asian0.4%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(8,842)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(11,943)
Black30.7%(5,621)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(341)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other1.2%(221)
Diversity Score59.1%(10,833)
Diversity Score
59
+6%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar County, Georgia?

Lamar County, Georgia has about 18,317 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lamar County, Georgia earns about $37,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar County, Georgia expensive?

In Lamar County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar County, Georgia?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar County, Georgia?

About 20.4% of people in Lamar County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,279 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9702.02
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 30204ZIP 30257
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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