Lamar County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lamar County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,098. It is the 95th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamar County is 38.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lamar County is $68,457. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $201,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lamar County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lamar County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.