Lamar County, Mississippi
Lamar County is home to 65,713 people. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $70,909.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,713 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,909 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.7% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 18.8% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.1% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $224,700 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,126 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.3% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.7 years | 38.6 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.