U.S. County · Profile

Lamar County

51.1KTotal Population
56Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+5.44%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lamar County has a population of 51,127 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

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):8.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.7%39,726
Black or African American12.7%6,493
Hispanic or Latino8.8%4,499
Two or More Races6.1%3,119
Some Other Race1.6%818
Asian0.9%460
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%409
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%102

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
$58,246
21.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,888
22.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.0%
39.1% above national average
Median Age
40.3 years

Income & Poverty

$58,246Median Household Income
$29,888Per Capita Income
16.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,246$73,449
Families$71,214$89,513
Married-couple Families$71,214$79,760
Nonfamily Households$23,837$25,744

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, Texas.

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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