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Lamar County

Texas · 50,088 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 $48,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $108,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
50,088
+3%since 2000
from 48,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024Lamar County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,036
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,826
+46%since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(39,116)
Black13.4%(6,493)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,614)
Asian0.4%(191)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(18,155)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(35,354)
Black12.7%(6,378)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(4,412)
Asian0.9%(474)
Other4.8%(2,408)
Diversity Score56.6%(28,328)
Segregation Score29.1%(14,599)
Diversity Score
57
+51%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$164,300+51%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
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Home value$126,500+17%
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LAMAR COUNTY VS
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Income$48,491+1%
Home value$121,500+12%
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Income$72,295+51%
Home value$233,700+115%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar County, Texas?

Lamar County, Texas has about 50,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lamar County, Texas earns about $48,036 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 $108,500, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar County, Texas?

About 18.7% 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 18.4% 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 6,139 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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12 ZIP codes
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