Lamar County, Texas

Total Population: 50,421

County Seat: Paris

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.4%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Two or More Races4.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48277.