Lamar County, AL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$47,447
Per Capita Income
$24,169
Poverty Rate
15.1%
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Gini Index
0.427
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.9%
$25K–$50K25.3%
$50K–$75K20.2%
$75K–$100K7.7%
$100K–$150K14.6%
$150K–$200K3.3%
$200K+2.1%
The median household income in Lamar County, AL is $47,447 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,169. 15.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.427 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).