Lamar County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48277 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,669 | — | #1,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,880 | -17.7% | #1,905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,700 | -28.8% | #1,398 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $949 | -18.4% | #1,186 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | +50.5% | #2,565 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lamar County has a population of 50,669, making it the #1,008 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lamar County is $61,880, ranking #1,905 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Lamar County is $200,700 (-28.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $949/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.1%.
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80.7% of residents in Lamar County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.0% below the national rate.
About Lamar County, Texas
Lamar County, Texas has a total population of 50,669, making it the 1,008th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lamar County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lamar County is $61,880, which ranks #1,905 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Lamar County is $200,700, 28.8% below the national median. Renters in Lamar County pay a median gross rent of $949 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lamar County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Lamar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%).
All data for Lamar County, Texas 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.