Lamar County's estimated 2026 population is 51,561 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 74th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 49,822 and has seen a growth of 3.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lamar County includes 77.15% White, 12.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.15%)
Black or African American (12.4%)
Two or more races (6.78%)
Other race (1.76%)
Asian (0.9%)
Native American (0.77%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,898 | 77.15% |
| Black or African American | 6,254 | 12.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,421 | 6.78% |
| Other race | 889 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 453 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 389 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lamar County's average per capita income is $40,272. Household income levels show a median of $61,122. The poverty rate stands at 18.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,265 | - |
| Families | $75,060 | $94,779 |
| Households | $61,122 | $78,269 |
| Non Families | $26,638 | $39,844 |
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