Lamar County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lamar County, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lamar County, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lamar County, Alabama. The estimated population of Lamar County, Alabama is 13,929 people, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look at the total population in Lamar County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,929
+0.54%
-0.66%
2020
13,854
 -0.22% -
2019
13,885
 -0.34% -
2018
13,933
 -0.63% -
2017
14,021
 - -

Population of Lamar County, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86%
86%
 0.00%
Black/African American
11.1%
10.8%
 +2.78%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1%
1.5%
 -33.33%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.6%
 +183.33%
Other
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lamar County, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 +0.68% 42.8 +1.18% 46.1 +0.66%
2020 44.3 -1.12% 42.3 -4.3% 45.8 -0.65%
2019 44.8 +0.67% 44.2 +0.91% 46.1 +0.66%
2018 44.5 0% 43.8 -0.68% 45.8 0%
2017 44.5 - 44.1 - 45.8 -

The median age of Lamar County, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 872 +3.73% 740 -25.59% 889 561
10 to 19 925 -4.97% 835 +13.94% 869 955
20 to 29 713 +8.57% 727 -8.67% 765 663
30 to 39 638 -8.86% 780 -7.38% 583 722
40 to 49 939 +2.34% 894 +12.54% 956 1,010
50 to 59 1,083 -10.72% 1,064 -17.23% 968 890
60 to 69 899 -3.64% 913 +10.04% 863 1,003
70+ 806 +24.25% 1,193 +1.85% 1,020 1,212

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lamar County, Alabama is $43,324.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lamar County.

  • Under 25
    $38,125.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,923.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,202.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,849.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lamar County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lamar County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lamar County, Alabama is currently $55,331.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.12% of households in Lamar County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lamar County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lamar County is $22,678.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lamar County by the total population of Lamar County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lamar County, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lamar County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lamar County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lamar County over the age of 16 is 11,189.

Of those people, a total of 50.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lamar County is 47.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 534 40.40% 21.30%
20 to 24 years 707 66.60% 13.60%
25 to 29 years 721 77.70% 13.10%
30 to 34 years 757 50.50% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 1,616 82.20% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 1,811 73.90% 0.20%
55 to 59 years 945 46.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,061 47.60% 10.50%
65 to 74 years 1,636 14.70% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,401 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lamar County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,672 51.50% 5.40%
Black or African American 1,289 42.90% 1.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 188 19.70% 8.10%
Hispanic or Latino 46 56.50% 11.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,646 51.60% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lamar County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lamar County is 5,331, with median earnings of $35,531.00.

Women in Lamar County, Alabama earning approximately 80.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,331 $35,531.00
Male 2,968 $39,599.00
Female 2,363 $31,715.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 268 $44,318.00
Business and Financial 181 $26,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $91,509.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $61,648.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 481 $42,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 364 $54,000.00
Healthcare Support 102 $11,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 122 $59,107.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 224 $12,152.00
Personal Care and Service 163 $52,878.00
Sales 446 $29,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 588 $36,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 227 $28,785.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 293 $28,844.00
Production 1,249 $36,676.00
Transportation and Material Moving 164 $40,577.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 157 $42,366.00 111 $57,656.00
Business and Financial 67 $56,563.00 114 $24,659.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $91,767.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $61,648.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $52,688.00 386 $20,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 349 $52,019.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 102 $11,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 110 $105,045.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 32 $15,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 186 $12,244.00 38 $9,667.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 149 $53,060.00
Sales 150 $58,125.00 296 $21,048.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $30,000.00 518 $36,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 225 $28,854.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 293 $28,844.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,088 $41,056.00 161 $26,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $43,472.00 27 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,351 households in Lamar County, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,509 families in Lamar County with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,900 108 501 1,842
Average Household Size 3.23 3.26 3.84 1.15
Total Families 2,900 108 501 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.82 3.64 0

Poverty

Of the 3,509 families in Lamar County, 9.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lamar County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,104 housing units in Lamar County, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,351 75.32%
Vacant 1,753 24.68%

17.50% of the total 7,104 housing units in Lamar County are rental units. This is approximately 1,243 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,870 are occupied by the owner - or 54.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lamar County is $456.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lamar County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    238
  • Less than $500
    755
  • $500 to $999
    389
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    96
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lamar County is $102,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lamar County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    958
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    911
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    939
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    447
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    518
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    90
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lamar County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lamar County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    363
  • 1940 to 1949
    386
  • 1950 to 1959
    753
  • 1960 to 1969
    805
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,739
  • 1980 to 1989
    983
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,029
  • 2000 to 2009
    747
  • 2010 to 2013
    296
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lamar County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    388
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,637
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,677
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,649

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lamar County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lamar County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lamar County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    152
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    760
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    806
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    463
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    570
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    344
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    598
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    356
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    68
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    570
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    326
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lamar County, Alabama in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Lamar County, Alabama

We have data for 9 places in Lamar County, Alabama. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.