Lamar County, MS

County

Cities in Lamar County

Neighborhoods in Lamar County

Oak Forrest / Lake Serene South

Tall Pines / Kensington Woods

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lamar

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

Households with Children

35.8%

School Enrollment K-12

8,173

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 26.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.0%
High School / GED: 26.0%
Some College or Associate's: 31.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.3%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 34.5%
Living Alone: 29.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 21.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 53.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 72.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.4%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 26.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.1%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 6.6%
Not Enrolled: 73.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources