Lamar County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lamar County, Texas has a population of 50,669, the 72nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,880 and the median home value is $200,700. The poverty rate is 19.0%.

Lamar County Quick Facts

Population 50,669

Median Household Income $61,88090% MOE ±$4,398

Median Home Value $200,70090% MOE ±$15,488

Poverty Rate 19.0%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.0%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 39.7 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 66.1%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.6%

Cities/Places 9

Population 50,669 72nd of 254

Median Income $61,880 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.0%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Lamar County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	49,611	50,669	+2.1%
Median household income	$55,526	$61,880	+11.4%
Median home value¹	$121,963	$200,700	+64.6%
Median gross rent	$905	$949	No clear change (+4.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lamar

$61,880

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lamar

$200,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.3%

$25K-$50K 17.8%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 30.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.1%

Renter 33.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $949/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

24.1%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lamar County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Paris	24,775	$47,239	26.0%	$150,000
Reno (Lamar County)	3,500	$72,420	11.2%	$235,600
Blossom	1,393	$55,114	9.4%	$120,700
Powderly	1,140	$106,797	1.5%	$221,300
Deport	756	$44,875	24.9%	$91,400
Roxton	391	$72,891	20.2%	N/A
Petty	213	$105,625	2.8%	$227,300
Toco	76	$47,292	17.1%	$35,000
Sun Valley	49	N/A	18.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lamar County is located in Texas with a total population of 50,669. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamar County is 39.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lamar County is $61,880. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $200,700. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lamar County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.3% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Lamar County has a population of 50,669, making it the 72nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Lamar County?

The median household income in Lamar County is $61,880 with a poverty rate of 19.0%.

How many cities are in Lamar County, Texas?

Lamar County contains 9 Census-designated places.