Lamar County
Lamar County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,628. Population has grown 28% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,000.
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How many people live in Lamar County, Mississippi?
Lamar County, Mississippi has about 39,070 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Lamar County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Lamar County, Mississippi earns about $37,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lamar County, Mississippi expensive?
In Lamar County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.
How educated are people in Lamar County, Mississippi?
About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lamar County, Mississippi?
About 13.3% of people in Lamar County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lamar County, Mississippi grown since 1990?
Yes, Lamar County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,646 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024