Lamar County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,713 | — | #835 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,909 | -5.6% | #1,132 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,638 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $224,700 | -20.3% | #1,133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,126 | -3.2% | #663 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | +16.5% | #1,891 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lamar County has a population of 65,713, making it the #835 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lamar County is $70,909, ranking #1,132 out of 3,222 counties — 5.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Lamar County is $224,700 (-20.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,126/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.
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88.9% of residents in Lamar County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Lamar County, Mississippi
Lamar County, Mississippi has a total population of 65,713, making it the 835th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lamar County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lamar County is $70,909, which ranks #1,132 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Lamar County is $224,700, 20.3% below the national median. Renters in Lamar County pay a median gross rent of $1,126 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lamar County, 34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Lamar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Lamar County, Mississippi 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.