Lamar County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,693 | — | #2,247 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,000 | -33.5% | #2,771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #881 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,000 | -59.6% | #2,782 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $549 | -52.8% | #3,117 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.9% | #2,453 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lamar County has a population of 13,693, making it the #2,247 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lamar County is $50,000, ranking #2,771 out of 3,222 counties — 33.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Lamar County is $114,000 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $549/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.7%.
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92.0% of residents in Lamar County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.
About Lamar County, Alabama
Lamar County, Alabama has a total population of 13,693, making it the 2,247th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lamar County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lamar County is $50,000, which ranks #2,771 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Lamar County is $114,000, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Lamar County pay a median gross rent of $549 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lamar County, 12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Lamar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.0%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Lamar County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.