Lamar County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lamar County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 65,081. It is the 11th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamar County is 37.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lamar County is $69,106. This is 26% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $218,700. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lamar County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.6%.

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lamar County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.