Lamar County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 95th-largest in Georgia

The population of Lamar County, Georgia is 19,098 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 95th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $68,457, the median home value is $201,400, and the median age is 38.7.

The population of Lamar County has grown 13.3% since 2010 (18,260 → 20,690), a +0.90% annualized rate.

Lamar County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

19,098

Population

+0.90%

Annual growth

104

People / sq mi

$68,457

Median Income

$201,400

Median Home Value

Lamar County covers 184 sq mi of land at 104.1 people per square mile.

About Lamar County, GA

Remote work is unusually rare in Lamar County: 4.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 19,098 residents, Lamar County is a county in Georgia.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $68,457 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.2%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $201,400, with typical rent around $913.

Roughly 19.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

Lamar County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lamar County had a population of 18,260 in 2010 and 20,690 in 2024, a 13.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,690 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.91%.

Lamar County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

20,690

Population (2024)

18,260

Population (2010)

20,690

Peak (2024)

0.91%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	18,260	-	-	estimate
2011	18,153	-107	-0.59%	estimate
2012	18,026	-127	-0.70%	estimate
2013	17,926	-100	-0.55%	estimate
2014	18,187	+261	+1.46%	estimate
2015	18,229	+42	+0.23%	estimate
2016	18,462	+233	+1.28%	estimate
2017	18,582	+120	+0.65%	estimate
2018	18,866	+284	+1.53%	estimate
2019	19,001	+135	+0.72%	estimate
2020	18,554	-447	-2.35%	estimate
2021	18,702	+148	+0.80%	estimate
2022	19,489	+787	+4.21%	estimate
2023	20,420	+931	+4.78%	estimate
2024	20,690	+270	+1.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	66.5%
Black or African American	28.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.7

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

17.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

5.1%

15–19

9.8%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

10.6%

75–84

5.4%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$68,457$-6,207 vs state
Mean household income	$87,323
Per-capita income	$33,389
Poverty rate	6.2%-3.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	53.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.1%

Manufacturing

15.6%

Construction

9.4%

Education & health care

8.9%

Public administration

7.1%

Retail trade

6.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.4%

Information

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Lamar County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

85.0%

Public transit

4.2%

Work from home

31.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$201,400$-71,500 vs state

Median home value

$913

Median rent

76.2%

Homeownership rate

7,738

Total housing units

90.5%

Occupied

9.5%

Vacant

23.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.8%

With health insurance

92.9%

With broadband internet

20.0%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

16.8%

With a disability

98.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.7%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lamar County, Georgia has a population of 19,098 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 95th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 104 people per square mile.

The population of Lamar County has grown 13.3% since 2010 (18,260 → 20,690), a +0.90% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lamar County, Georgia is $68,457, with mean (average) household income of $87,323 and per-capita income of $33,389. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lamar County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.5%), Black or African American (28.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lamar County, Georgia is 38.7 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Lamar County is $201,400 and median monthly rent is $913. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,738 total housing units, 9.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lamar County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Lamar County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.