Lamar County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,397, reflecting a -0.54% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lamar County is the 57th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 14,496 and has grown -7.58% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 10,663 adults, (3,069 of whom are seniors) in Lamar County.
Female: 7,012 (51.2%)
Male: 6,681 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Lamar County includes 86.42% White, 10.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,834 | 86.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,371 | 10.01% |
| Two or more races | 386 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
Lamar County 's average per capita income is $41,096. Household income levels show a median of $50,000. The poverty rate stands at 18%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,698 | - |
| Families | $65,144 | $73,789 |
| Households | $50,000 | $63,065 |
| Non Families | $21,054 | $36,307 |
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