Lamar County's estimated 2026 population is 21,243 with a growth rate of 1.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 89th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 18,260 and has seen a growth of 16.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 37 years
There are 15,571 adults, (3,456 of whom are seniors) in Lamar County.
Female: 10,141 (51.8%)
Male: 9,430 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Lamar County includes 68.38% White, 27.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,382 | 68.38% |
| Black or African American | 5,304 | 27.1% |
| Two or more races | 625 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.72% |
| Other race | 104 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.08% |
Lamar County's average per capita income is $51,981. Household income levels show a median of $67,062. The poverty rate stands at 9.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,598 | - |
| Families | $86,944 | $102,715 |
| Households | $67,062 | $86,227 |
| Non Families | $48,904 | $49,503 |
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