Lamar County's estimated 2026 population is 13,397 with a growth rate of -0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 57th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 14,496 and has seen a growth of -7.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lamar County includes 86.57% White, 9.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (86.57%)
Black or African American (9.28%)
Two or more races (3.16%)
Other race (0.47%)
Native American (0.37%)
Asian (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,954 | 86.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,282 | 9.28% |
| Two or more races | 437 | 3.16% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lamar County's average per capita income is $37,543. Household income levels show a median of $47,447. The poverty rate stands at 15.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,348 | - |
| Families | $60,000 | $72,201 |
| Households | $47,447 | $60,489 |
| Non Families | $20,760 | $32,842 |
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