Lamar County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,122
Per Capita Income
$31,430
Poverty Rate
18.7%
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Gini Index
0.473
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.5%
$25K–$50K17.9%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K12.1%
$100K–$150K15.3%
$150K–$200K7.6%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Lamar County, TX is $61,122 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,430. 18.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.473 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).