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Demographic Profile

Lamar County

TSAC-CFD-01075

Table of Content

Snapshot

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Total Population
13885
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.5 %
Median Age
44.2 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
22.1 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
13885
Sex Ratio
99.6 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.5 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Lamar County, AL, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year CAGR of -0.5% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.3%, contrasting sharply with Alabama's overall population growth of 0.6%. The county has a median age of 44.2, higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population. Its age dependency ratio of 78.3 is among the highest in the state, reflecting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly the elderly (39.4%). Compared to neighboring counties, Lamar's demographic trends suggest challenges in attracting younger residents and sustaining population growth.

Dependency Rate
78.3 %
Median Age
44.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
22.1 %
Active Aging Index
122 %
Old Dependency Rate
39.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
5168
Married-couple Household
2763
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.16 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-3.42 %
Average Household Size
2.65 p
Average Family Size
3.3 p
Household with Children (%)
27.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
41.6 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
23.2 %
Now Married
53.7 %
Widowed
11.1 %
Divorced
12 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
98 %
Two or More Races
2 %
Non-White
14.2 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
0.5 %
White
11913
Black
1527
Asian
23
Native American
49
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
11913
Native US Citizen (%)
14.2 %
Born in Alabama (%)
57.3 %
Born in Other State (%)
41.8 %
Foreign Born (%)
0.7 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
57 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
5.2 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
39.8 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
43.8 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
16.5 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
85
Number of Adherents
9724
Adherents (% of Total Population)
70 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
70 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1013
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
10.2 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 38078
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 32782
Median Income College Grads
$ 36964
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 62917
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
24.6 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
27.2 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 49565
Household Income (Median)
$ 62422
Per Capita Income
$ 24794
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
25.3 %
Gini Index
0.4259*
Poverty Rate
15.3 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov