Lamar County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. 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%.