Lamar County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lamar County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48277
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 277
Geography
- Land Area
- 907.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 25.77 sq mi
- Total Area
- 933.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.667263
- Longitude
- -95.570348
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 49,727
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,546
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,408 | 91.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,319 | 8.7% |
| White | 36,173 | 72.7% |
| Black | 6,299 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 434 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 315 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 249 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,120 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,426 | 6.5% |
| White | 28,668 | 76.4% |
| Black | 4,986 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 406 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 899 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 50,669
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,617
- Poverty Rate
- 18.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,460
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,037 | 75.1% |
| Black | 6,146 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 470 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,079
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,805 | 23.4% |
| Republican | 16,739 | 57.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,535 | 19.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,542 | 46.6% |
| Female | 15,535 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,400 | 80.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,204 | 4.1% |
| Black | 2,540 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 258 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,469
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,448 | 53.2% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 28.7% |
| Black | 741 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 84 | 32.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,785 | 50.1% |
| Female | 7,683 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,462 (27.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,439 (21.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,824
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $187,649
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $935
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.