Lamar County Summary

Life in Lamar County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lamar County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lamar County:

  • The population in Lamar County is 50,149.

  • The median home value in Lamar County is $193,274.

  • The median income in Lamar County is $58,246.

  • The median rent in Lamar County is $847.

  • The unemployment rate in Lamar County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Lamar County is 16.0%.

  • The average high in Lamar County is 79.3° and there are 117.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lamar County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lamar County

Paris, TX Population 24,574

Reno city (Lamar County), TX Population 3,449

Blossom, TX Population 1,261

Powderly, TX Population 1,251

Deport, TX Population 773

Roxton, TX Population 585

Sun Valley, TX Population 75

Toco, TX Population 44

Map Of Lamar County

Lamar County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Lamar County is 79.3°.

  • There are 78.1 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.6 inches of rain each year with 1.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:02 hours of sun each day in Lamar County.

StatLamar County
Mean High79.3
Nice Days78.1
Rainfall117.6
Snowfall1.1
Sunny_hours6:02
79.3°
Average High
117.6
Inches of Rain

Lamar County Photos

Downtownparisctexas
Source: Wikipedia User Photolitherland (talk) Ch | CC BY-SA 3.0
Paris July   City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Barera | CC BY-SA 4.0
Paristrains
Source: Wikipedia User Photolitherland (talk) Ch | CC BY 3.0
Culbertson Fountain
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Old Map Paris
Source: Public Domain
Paris July   Sam Bell Maxey House
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Barera | CC BY-SA 4.0

Lamar County Demographics

Population over time in Lamar County

The current population in Lamar County is 50,149. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 49,932 0.5%
2021 49,705 0.2%
2020 49,611 -

Gender in Lamar County

  • Lamar County is 51.2% female with 25,700 female residents.

  • Lamar County is 48.8% male with 24,449 male residents.

Female
51.2% (25,700)
Male
48.8% (24,449)
Gender Lamar County TX USA
Female 51.2% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lamar County

Lamar County is:

  • 72.4% White with 36,286 White residents.

  • 12.6% African American with 6,328 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 365 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 440 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 117 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 40 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 2,164 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.8% Hispanic with 4,409 Hispanic residents.

White
72.4% (36,286)
African American
12.6% (6,328)
American Indian
0.7% (365)
Asian
0.9% (440)
Hawaiian
0.2% (117)
Other
0.1% (40)
Two Or More
4.3% (2,164)
Hispanic
8.8% (4,409)

Table: Lamar County By Race

Race Lamar County TX USA
White 72.4% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 12.6% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.8% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Lamar County, Texas

  • 7.4% of households in Lamar County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Lamar County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lamar County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Lamar County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Lamar County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Lamar County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Lamar County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Lamar County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Lamar County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Lamar County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.4% (3,725)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (2,893)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (6,260)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (4,226)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.0% (5,036)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.9% (9,463)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (5,904)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (7,942)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (3,115)
$200,000 or more
3.2% (1,580)
Income Lamar County TX USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.2% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lamar County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Lamar County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lamar County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Lamar County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Lamar County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lamar County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Lamar County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lamar County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lamar County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lamar County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (2,507)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,510)
High School / GED
34% (17,050)
Some College
23% (11,534)
Associate's Degree
10% (5,014)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (7,020)
Master's Degree
5% (2,507)
Professional Degree
1% (501)
Doctorate Degree
1% (501)
Education Lamar County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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