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Lamar County
  • County in Texas
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Lamar County
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    Lamar County Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    49,932
    Unemployment Rate
    2%
    Poverty Rate
    18.2%
    Non-Citizens
    2.3%

    Lamar County Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      73%
    • African American
      13%
    • Hispanic
      8%
    • Two or more races
      4%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      1%
    • Asian
      1%
    • Other race
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      51%
    • Male
      49%
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $51,561
    National
    $69,021
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      29%
    • $25-$44k
      16%
    • $45-$74k
      22%
    • $75-$149k
      25%
    • $150k+
      8%
    Median Individual Income
    $25,634
    National
    $34,429
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      31%
    • $15-$34k
      33%
    • $35-$64k
      23%
    • $65k+
      13%
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