Lamar County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$69,106
Per Capita Income
$38,615
Poverty Rate
16.1%
SNAP Recipients
10.1%
Gini Index
0.473
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.5%
$25K–$50K18.4%
$50K–$75K19.3%
$75K–$100K12.2%
$100K–$150K16.3%
$150K–$200K8.7%
$200K+8.8%
The median household income in Lamar County, MS is $69,106 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,615. 16.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.473 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).