Lamar County, Mississippi
Total Population: 65,081
County Seat: Purvis
Median Home Value
$218,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$69,106
Across all households
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.6%
65 Years and Over
14.7%
Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.9%
No Health Insurance
12.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
33.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$69,106
Mean Household Income
$97,646
Per Capita Income
$38,615
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$218,700
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
Total Housing Units
27,523
Owner-Occupied
68.1%
Renter-Occupied
31.9%
Vacancy Rate
9.0%
Married Couple Households
54.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.5%
Average Household Size
2.58
Broadband Internet Access
88.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
21.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28073.