Lamar County, Mississippi

Total Population: 65,081

County Seat: Purvis

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)21.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Two or More Races2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.