Lamar County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
65,081
Male
31,149
47.9%
Female
33,932
52.1%
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
2.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher22.4%
High School or Higher40.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.8%
Married
45.7%
Lamar County, MS has a population of 65,081 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 72.8% of the population. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.3% of residents are foreign-born.