Lamar County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,571 | — | #1,908 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,062 | -10.8% | #1,431 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,328 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,500 | -23.2% | #1,235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $878 | -24.5% | #1,562 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | -23.9% | #697 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lamar County has a population of 19,571, making it the #1,908 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lamar County is $67,062, ranking #1,431 out of 3,222 counties — 10.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Lamar County is $216,500 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $878/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.7%.
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89.3% of residents in Lamar County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About Lamar County, Georgia
Lamar County, Georgia has a total population of 19,571, making it the 1,908th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lamar County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lamar County is $67,062, which ranks #1,431 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Lamar County is $216,500, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Lamar County pay a median gross rent of $878 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lamar County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.0 min.
Lamar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%).
All data for Lamar County, Georgia 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.