Lamar County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lamar County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13171
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 171
Geography
- Land Area
- 183.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 185.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.074440
- Longitude
- -84.146689
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,362
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,363
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,781 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 578 | 3.0% |
| White | 12,994 | 67.1% |
| Black | 5,272 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,784 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 576 | 3.7% |
| White | 10,332 | 67.3% |
| Black | 4,261 | 27.7% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,571
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,941
- Poverty Rate
- 9.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,782
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,382 | 68.4% |
| Black | 5,304 | 27.1% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,416
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,860 | 28.8% |
| Republican | 5,582 | 41.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,974 | 29.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,383 | 47.6% |
| Female | 7,033 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,106 | 67.9% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 2.1% |
| Black | 3,227 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,462
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,395 | 59.2% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 38.7% |
| Black | 1,548 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 31 | 41.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,431 | 53.8% |
| Female | 4,031 | 57.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,274 (32.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,565 (19.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,866
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $214,292
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $875
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.4%
- Work From Home
- 5.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.