Lamar, MS County is a charming town nestled in the southeastern part of Mississippi. It has a population of 63,610 and a population density of 129 people per square mile. Lamar is known for its unique local businesses such as the Jones’ Hardware Store, King's Grocery Market, and The Bar-B-Q Shack. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and golfing to keep everyone entertained throughout the year. Local organizations include the Lamar County Historical Museum, which showcases artifacts from Lamar's rich history. Additionally, there are plenty of fun sporting events throughout the year like the Lamar County Basketball tournament and Lamar County Football League that draw large crowds from nearby areas.
The population in Lamar County is 63,610. There are 128 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lamar County is 37, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lamar County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lamar County
- 60.2% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 34.6% are married with children
- 19.6% have children, but are single
Race in Lamar County
- 74.7% are White
- 20.0% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander