Lamar County, Alabama
Lamar County is home to 13,693 people. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Alabama rate (15.6%). The median household income is $50,000.
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| Measure | Value | Alabama | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,693 | 5,086,768 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $63,999 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.0% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.4% | 21.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.0% | 9.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 28.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $114,000 | $209,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $549 | $1,007 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.8% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.2 years | 39.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.