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Lamar County

State:
Alabama
County Seat:
Vernon

Lamar County's estimated 2025 population is 13,571 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lamar County is the 57th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 14,496 and has seen a growth of -6.38% since that time.

13,571
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
57
Population Rank (State)
-45 -0.33%
Annual Population Growth

Lamar County Population

Lamar County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lamar County includes 86.57% White, 9.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,95486.57%
Black or African American1,2829.28%
Two or more races4373.16%
Other race650.47%
Native American510.37%
Asian200.14%

Lamar County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lamar County's average per capita income is $37,543. Household income levels show a median of $47,447. The poverty rate stands at 15.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$67,348-
Families$60,000$72,201
Households$47,447$60,489
Non Families$20,760$32,842

$37,543

Average Income

$47,447

Median Household Income

15.06%

Poverty Rate