Population 19,571 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lamar County
Household size in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Lamar County average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia overall, where it has 2.73 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in Lamar County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Georgia as a whole, where the median age is 38.6. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Lamar County as they are nationally: 10.9%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Georgia overall (13.4%). The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lamar County
Renters in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lamar County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Lamar County is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Lamar County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Georgia counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Lamar County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $775 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $671 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $735 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $839 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$64 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Lamar County runs $839 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $64 a month since 2006–10, up 8%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lamar County
Bachelor's degrees in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lamar County: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lamar County is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lamar County
| Period | Lamar County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Lamar County than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lamar County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | 2.59 | 40.7 | 10.9% | 24.3% | 9.1% | 1987 | $839 | 19.5% | 89.6% | 3.7% |
| Pike County | 2.95 | 39.3 | 11.2% | 15.4% | 8.7% | 1993 | $982 | 21.5% | 90.2% | 3.6% |
| Monroe County | 2.77 | 41.2 | 9.2% | 16.2% | 9.3% | 1994 | $988 | 26.6% | 90.8% | 2.9% |
| Upson County | 2.63 | 41.3 | 12.9% | 39.0% | 14.8% | 1976 | $870 | 15.8% | 85.9% | 3.9% |
| Meriwether County | 2.50 | 44.1 | 12.2% | 27.0% | 12.7% | 1982 | $930 | 14.2% | 84.1% | 8.0% |
| Jones County | 2.66 | 42.8 | 12.3% | 16.4% | 10.5% | 1990 | $956 | 18.6% | 90.9% | 3.8% |
| Troup County | 2.59 | 38.3 | 17.4% | 39.4% | 10.7% | 1983 | $1,093 | 23.6% | 88.8% | 5.6% |
| Baldwin County | 2.36 | 39.0 | 14.5% | 38.9% | 17.4% | 1987 | $961 | 25.5% | 87.2% | 6.4% |
| Washington County | 2.62 | 41.3 | 19.8% | 35.5% | 17.2% | 1982 | $817 | 17.1% | 84.2% | 8.6% |
| Jefferson County | 2.63 | 41.5 | 17.6% | 31.9% | 17.6% | 1983 | $709 | 13.3% | 85.1% | 5.4% |
| Coosa County | 2.27 | 50.6 | 11.6% | 18.4% | 25.6% | 1986 | $660 | 13.5% | 83.6% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Plymouth County, IA · Lincoln County, WI · Logan County, IL · Logan County, KY · Luna County, NM · Macon County, TN · Marlboro County, SC · Monroe County, GA · Perry County, KY · Pike County, OH
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lamar County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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