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Lamar County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Barnesville

Lamar County's estimated 2025 population is 22,257 with a growth rate of 4.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 84th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 18,260 and has seen a growth of 21.89% since that time.

22,257
Total Population
121
Population Density (miĀ²)
84
Population Rank (State)
928 4.35%
Annual Population Growth

Lamar County Population

Lamar County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,70266.51%
Black or African American5,43628.46%
Two or more races7864.12%
Asian1300.68%
Other race290.15%
Native American150.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Lamar County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$101,607-
Families$81,813$103,706
Households$68,457$87,323
Non Families$48,526$52,537

$50,692

Average Income

$68,457

Median Household Income

10.54%

Poverty Rate