Lamar County's estimated 2026 population is 21,230 with a growth rate of 1.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 88th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 18,260 and has seen a growth of 16.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lamar County includes 66.51% White, 28.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (66.51%)
Black or African American (28.46%)
Two or more races (4.12%)
Asian (0.68%)
Other race (0.15%)
Native American (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,702 | 66.51% |
| Black or African American | 5,436 | 28.46% |
| Two or more races | 786 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lamar County's average per capita income is $50,692. Household income levels show a median of $68,457. The poverty rate stands at 10.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,607 | - |
| Families | $81,813 | $103,706 |
| Households | $68,457 | $87,323 |
| Non Families | $48,526 | $52,537 |
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