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Lamar County

Georgia · 18,500 residents · 183.501 sq mi
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Lamar County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,088. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 14% 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 $145,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,500
+16%since 2000
from 15,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,088
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,576
+47%since 2000
from $16,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+35%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(12,344)
Black26.4%(4,888)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(475)
Asian0.6%(102)
Other3.4%(636)
Diversity Score60%(11,100)
Segregation Score25.8%(4,770)
Diversity Score
60
+8%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar County, Georgia?

Lamar County, Georgia has about 18,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lamar County, Georgia earns about $50,088 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 $145,800, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar County, Georgia?

About 14.0% 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 15.1% 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 5,462 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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