Lamar County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Name: Lamar County, Alabama Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lamar County, Alabama has a population of 13,693, the 57th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $50,000 and the median home value is $114,000. The poverty rate is 18.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lamar County Quick Facts

Population 13,693

Median Household Income $50,000

Median Home Value $114,000

Poverty Rate 18.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 44.2 years

Homeownership Rate 75.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.0%

High School Graduation 83.5%

Cities/Places 6

Population 13,693 57th of 67

Median Income $50,000 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.0%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Lamar County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,809	13,693	-0.8%
Median household income	$47,447	$50,000	+5.4%
Median home value	$112,700	$114,000	+1.2%

Median Household Income

Lamar

$50,000

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lamar

$114,000

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.4%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 21.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

8.2%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

7.2%

$25K-$30K

6.6%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

10.7%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

3.8%

$200K+

1.9%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

51.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.7%

Renter 24.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $549/mo 13.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

26.6%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lamar County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vernon	1,714	$27,967	34.8%	$103,800
Sulligent	1,627	$34,861	33.1%	$130,700
Millport	1,412	$76,875	12.2%	$104,400
Kennedy	436	$41,136	12.8%	$139,800
Beaverton	208	$38,125	32.2%	$73,300
Detroit	189	N/A	31.8%	$75,000

Explore Alabama Rankings

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Population Overview

Lamar County is located in Alabama with a total population of 13,693. It is the 57th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamar County is 44.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lamar County is $50,000. This is 22% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $114,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Lamar County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lamar County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (10.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lamar County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lamar County, Alabama?

Lamar County has a population of 13,693, making it the 57th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Lamar County?

The median household income in Lamar County is $50,000 with a poverty rate of 18.0%.

How many cities are in Lamar County, Alabama?

Lamar County contains 6 Census-designated places.