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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lamar County

Texas · 48,499 residents · 907.331 sq mi
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Lamar County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,609. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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
48,499
+10%since 1990
from 43,949 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+5%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024Lamar County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,609
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,551 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,000
+62%since 1990
from $10,511 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
32.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(36,596)
Black14.8%(6,514)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(516)
Asian0.4%(182)
Diversity Score37.6%(16,524)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(39,116)
Black13.4%(6,493)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,614)
Asian0.4%(191)
Diversity Score37.4%(18,155)
Diversity Score
37
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−20%since 1990
from 16.9 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

LAMAR COUNTY VS
Delta County
Income$66,575+111%
Home value$164,300+184%
Population5,549−89%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
Choctaw County
Income$44,081+39%
Home value$126,500+118%
Population14,059−73%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
Red River County
Income$48,491+53%
Home value$121,500+110%
Population11,816−77%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
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Income$72,295+129%
Home value$233,700+304%
Population39,265−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar County, Texas?

Lamar County, Texas has about 48,499 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lamar County, Texas earns about $31,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar County, Texas expensive?

In Lamar County, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar County, Texas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar County, Texas?

About 16.4% of people in Lamar County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,550 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 4.02Census Tract 1.01Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 5Census Tract 9Census Tract 2Census Tract 3.01Census Tract 7Census Tract 10Census Tract 3.02Census Tract 4.01Census Tract 8Census Tract 6
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 75460ZIP 75462ZIP 75473ZIP 75416ZIP 75486ZIP 75411ZIP 75468ZIP 75435ZIP 75421ZIP 75477ZIP 75470ZIP 75434
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