Lamar County's estimated 2026 population is 13,621 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 57th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 14,496 and has seen a growth of -6.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 10,663 adults, (3,069 of whom are seniors) in Lamar County.
Female: 7,012 (51.2%)
Male: 6,681 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Lamar County includes 86.42% White, 10.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,834 | 86.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,371 | 10.01% |
| Two or more races | 386 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
Lamar County's average per capita income is $41,096. Household income levels show a median of $50,000. The poverty rate stands at 18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,698 | - |
| Families | $65,144 | $73,789 |
| Households | $50,000 | $63,065 |
| Non Families | $21,054 | $36,307 |
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