Lamar County's estimated 2026 population is 67,892 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 10th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 56,109 and has seen a growth of 21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 37 years
There are 49,738 adults, (10,062 of whom are seniors) in Lamar County.
Female: 34,188 (52%)
Male: 31,525 (48%)
The racial composition of Lamar County includes 71.25% White, 21.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,820 | 71.25% |
| Black or African American | 14,306 | 21.77% |
| Two or more races | 2,532 | 3.85% |
| Other race | 1,326 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 611 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 118 | 0.18% |
Lamar County's average per capita income is $48,958. Household income levels show a median of $70,909. The poverty rate stands at 14.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,890 | - |
| Families | $90,473 | $116,606 |
| Households | $70,909 | $96,987 |
| Non Families | $38,219 | $48,543 |
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