Living in Lamar County
About Lamar County
Lamar is a county in the Hattiesburg Metropolitan area. It has a population of 66,217 and a population density of 126, which is 25% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 3 years above the Hattiesburg Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.
Lamar County has a median home value of $247,966, which is 21% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,410 is 10% above the metro average rent and 33% below the national average rent The average household income in Lamar County is $59,716 , which is 7% above the Metro average household income and 23% below the national average of household income.
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Demographics
Lamar County's population is made up of 52% married, 30% single, 12% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 68% of the population in Lamar County.
- 49% Male
- 51% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Lamar County is $33,184. The Median Household Income is $59,716
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Crime Data
West Hattiesburg crime index is 179 which is higher than the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
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