U.S. County · Profile

Lamar County

13.7KTotal Population
23Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-14.09%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lamar County has a population of 13,661 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lamar County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.8%11,721
Black or African American11.0%1,503
Two or More Races2.0%273
Some Other Race0.7%96
Hispanic or Latino0.5%68
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%55
Asian0.2%27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lamar County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,565
33.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,794
35.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.3%
33.0% above national average
Median Age
44.2 years

Income & Poverty

$49,565Median Household Income
$24,794Per Capita Income
15.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,565$62,422
Families$63,495$76,257
Married-couple Families$63,495$71,114
Nonfamily Households$19,645$21,217

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lamar County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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