Lamar County, Texas Demographics 2026
Lamar County, Texas has a population of 50,421, the 70th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,122 and the median home value is $175,500. The poverty rate is 18.7%.
Lamar County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 24,678 | $45,439 | 25.8% | $128,300 |
| Reno (Lamar County) | 3,478 | $85,179 | 9.5% | $211,100 |
| Blossom | 1,425 | $56,397 | 9.1% | $104,000 |
| Powderly | 1,361 | $95,742 | 0.0% | $207,400 |
| Deport | 793 | $48,333 | 20.8% | $65,500 |
| Roxton | 411 | $66,250 | 13.1% | N/A |
| Petty | 155 | $100,605 | 4.5% | N/A |
| Toco | 66 | $56,250 | 12.1% | $68,300 |
| Sun Valley | 27 | $41,625 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Lamar County is located in Texas with a total population of 50,421. It is the 70th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lamar County is 40.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lamar County is $61,122. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $175,500. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lamar County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% 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 71.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.8% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lamar County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 50,421, making it the 70th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Lamar County?
The median household income in Lamar County is $61,122 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.
How many cities are in Lamar County, Texas?
Lamar County contains 9 Census-designated places.