Lamar County, Texas
Total Population: 50,421
County Seat: Paris
Median Home Value
$175,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$61,122
Across all households
Median Age
40 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.2%
65 Years and Over
19.3%
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.4%
No Health Insurance
19.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$61,122
Mean Household Income
$78,269
Per Capita Income
$31,430
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$175,500
Median Rent
$897/mo
Total Housing Units
22,744
Owner-Occupied
65.8%
Renter-Occupied
34.2%
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Married Couple Households
47.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.9%
Average Household Size
2.48
Broadband Internet Access
79.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48277.