Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,713 (100%) |
| Population Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,909 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,058 |
| Median Home Value | $224,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,685 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,647 (63.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,734 (27.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,304 (8.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 25,381 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Family Households | 17,705 (69.8%) |
The table below compares Lamar County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 11 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 9 | 90th |
| Median Household Income | # 4 | 96th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 54 | 36th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
