Lamar County, Alabama

Total Population: 13,809

County Seat: Vernon

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Median Home Value

$112,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,447

Across all households

Median Age

44.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.2%
Two or More Races2.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

22.2%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

9.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,447

Mean Household Income

$60,489

Per Capita Income

$24,169

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$112,700

Median Rent

$548/mo

Total Housing Units

7,107

Owner-Occupied

74.0%

Renter-Occupied

26.0%

Vacancy Rate

29.8%

Married Couple Households

53.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.7%

Average Household Size

2.74

Broadband Internet Access

72.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01075.