Lamar County, Georgia

Total Population: 19,098

County Seat: Barnesville

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Median Home Value

$201,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,457

Across all households

Median Age

38.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)66.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)28.5%
Two or More Races3.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%

Under 18 Years

21.6%

65 Years and Over

17.0%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

10.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,457

Mean Household Income

$87,323

Per Capita Income

$33,389

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$201,400

Median Rent

$913/mo

Total Housing Units

7,738

Owner-Occupied

76.2%

Renter-Occupied

23.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Married Couple Households

46.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

2.57

Broadband Internet Access

83.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13171.