2023 ACS Census Data · Population 65,081
Lamar County is a mid-sized county in Mississippi with a population of 65,081. The median household income is $69,106, 6% above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.1%, median home value is $218,700, and 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 38% above the national average.
Population
65,081
2023 estimate
Rank #842 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$69,106
Household
Rank #1115 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$218,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1029 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #525 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
42% above Mississippi avg·6% above national avg
Poverty Rate
27% above Mississippi avg·7% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% above Mississippi avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,615
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
71% above Mississippi avg·5% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
36% above Mississippi avg·14% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Mississippi avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below Mississippi avg·6% below national avg
Housing Units
27,523
Households
25,053
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,499
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
75% above Mississippi avg·38% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% above Mississippi avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.9%
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