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World Population Review
Lamar County, Texas Population 2021
Lamar County, Texas's estimated population is 50,119 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County, Texas is the 71st largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 49,820 and has seen a growth of 0.60% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,119 | 130 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 49,989 | 130 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 49,859 | 130 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 49,729 | 161 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 49,568 | 40 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 49,528 | 155 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 49,373 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 49,411 | 319 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 49,092 | -564 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 49,656 | -205 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 49,861 | 41 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 49,820 | 5,871 | 13.36% |
| 1990 | 43,949 | 1,793 | 4.25% |
| 1980 | 42,156 | 6,094 | 16.90% |
| 1970 | 36,062 | 1,828 | 5.34% |
| 1960 | 34,234 | -8,799 | -20.45% |
| 1950 | 43,033 | -7,392 | -14.66% |
| 1940 | 50,425 | 1,896 | 3.91% |
| 1930 | 48,529 | -7,213 | -12.94% |
| 1920 | 55,742 | 9,198 | 19.76% |
| 1910 | 46,544 | -2,083 | -4.28% |
| 1900 | 48,627 | 11,325 | 30.36% |
| 1890 | 37,302 | 10,109 | 37.18% |
| 1880 | 27,193 | 11,403 | 72.22% |
| 1870 | 15,790 | 5,654 | 55.78% |
| 1860 | 10,136 | 6,158 | 154.80% |
| 1850 | 3,978 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.26%
County Website
State
Founded
1841
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
49,820
Growth Since 2010
0.60%
Lamar County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,350 | 81.33% |
| Black or African American | 6,358 | 12.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1,915 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 384 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 283 | 0.57% |
| Some Other Race | 250 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.14% |
Lamar County, Texas Population by Race
Lamar County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Lamar County, Texas Population by Age
Lamar County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,793 | 2.47 | 64.5 |
| Married | 9,555 | 3.06 | 79.8 |
| Non Family | 6,592 | 1.15 | 53.3 |
| Female | 2,796 | 3.16 | 37.9 |
| Male | 850 | 3.78 | 65.6 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Lamar County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,679 | 4.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,627 | 10.72% |
| High School Graduate | 11,191 | 33.09% |
| Some College | 8,541 | 25.25% |
| Associates Degree | 2,464 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,362 | 12.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,957 | 5.79% |
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Lamar County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lamar County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,667 | 22,970 | 5,642 |
| Black | 4,059 | 3,374 | 379 |
| Hispanic | 1,902 | 1,205 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 877 | 681 | 133 |
| Asian | 212 | 174 | 36 |
| Native American | 168 | 150 | 28 |
| Other Race | 155 | 102 | 9 |
| Islander | 71 | 71 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.16%.
Lamar County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,434
Average Earnings
$42,316
Average Male
$26,837
Average Female
Lamar County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lamar County, Texas Language by Age
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Lamar County, Texas Language
91.43% of Lamar County, Texas residents speak only English, while 8.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.34% of the population.
Lamar County, Texas Language
Lamar County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,512 | 5,553 | 15.21% |
| Black | 6,141 | 1,761 | 28.68% |
| Hispanic | 3,849 | 827 | 21.49% |
| Multiple | 1,897 | 363 | 19.14% |
| Asian | 379 | 51 | 13.46% |
| Other | 246 | 22 | 8.94% |
| Native | 279 | 19 | 6.81% |
17.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.94%
Male Poverty Rate
18.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lamar County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamar County, Texas is Black, with 28.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamar County, Texas is Native, with 6.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.10%.
Lamar County, Texas Poverty
Lamar County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Lamar County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lamar County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Lamar County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lamar County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Lamar County, Texas Marital Status
Lamar County, Texas Veterans by War
Lamar County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,817 | 9.00% |
| Black | 220 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 1.90% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 2.80% |
| Native American | 8 | 4.44% |
Lamar County, Texas Veterans by Race
Lamar County, Texas Veterans by Education
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6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lamar County, Texas Veterans by Education
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57.8%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lamar County, Texas Employment by Age
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Lamar County, Texas Employment by Race
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Lamar County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.99%
Native Born
4.01%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.99% of Lamar County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 74.78% having been born in Texas. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lamar County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990