Lamar County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lamar County is located in Alabama with a total population of 13,809. It is the 57th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamar County is 44.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lamar County is $47,447. This is 24% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $112,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lamar County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lamar County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%. The Black or African American population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

11.6% 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 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.