Lamar County, GA

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2021 Population

18,482

1.87% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.1

1.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.5%

17.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,802

7.41% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,800

7.54% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,532

4.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lamar County, GA had a population of 18.5k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $53,802. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lamar County, GA declined from 18,834 to 18,482, a −1.87% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,088 to $53,802, a 7.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lamar County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), Other (Hispanic) (1.27%), and White (Hispanic) (1.21%).

None of the households in Lamar County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Lamar County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lamar County, GA are Gordon State College (575 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lamar County, GA was $156,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Lamar County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lamar County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Lamar County, GA borders Butts County, GA, Monroe County, GA, Pike County, GA, Spalding County, GA, and Upson County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Lamar County, GA is home to a population of 18.5k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.68% of Lamar County, GA residents were born outside of the country (495 people).

In 2021, there were 2.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12k people) in Lamar County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 650 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Lamar County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lamar County, GA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lamar County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lamar County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
12k ± 3
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.16k ± 286
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
650 ± 262

2.69%

Hispanic Population

498 people

2.69% of the people in Lamar County, GA are hispanic (498 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lamar County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

2.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

495 people

2.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

462 people

As of 2021, 2.68% of Lamar County, GA residents (495 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lamar County, GA was 2.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lamar County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
369 ± 180
Gulf War (2001-)
363 ± 217
Vietnam
277 ± 117

Lamar County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lamar County, GA employs 7.53k people. The largest industries in Lamar County, GA are Manufacturing (1,297 people), Retail Trade (987 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (775 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($108,088), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,063), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($100,063).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.53k

2021 Value

± 762

4.76%

1 Year growth

± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lamar County, GA grew at a rate of 4.76%, from 7.19k employees to 7.53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lamar County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,137 people), Sales & Related Occupations (779 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (645 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lamar County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.53k

2021 Value

± 762

4.76%

1 Year growth

± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lamar County, GA grew at a rate of 4.76%, from 7.19k employees to 7.53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lamar County, GA, are Manufacturing (1,297 people), Retail Trade (987 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (775 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lamar County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Lamar County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,582

Median earning men ± $6,361

$26,654

Median earning women ± $4,654

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($108,456), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,773), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,196).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($75,536), Public Administration ($64,464), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,208).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

81
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
55
Retail Trade
50
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$80.2k
Manufacturing
$13k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$12.3k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lamar County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.04%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.04%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lamar County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.04%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lamar County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lamar County, GA awarded 575 degrees. The student population of Lamar County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,035 male students and 2,066 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lamar County, GA are White (319 and 55.6%), followed by Black or African American (205 and 35.7%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 5.05%), and Two or More Races (17 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Lamar County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Gordon State College (575 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lamar County, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (118 and 20.5%), General Business Administration & Management (104 and 18.1%), and Registered Nursing (101 and 17.6%).

The median tuition cost in Lamar County, GA for a public four year colleges is $2,563 for in-state students and $9,469 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lamar County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,101 (33.4% men and 66.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,101 students enrolled in Lamar County, GA, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,705 records, of which 71.3% were women and 28.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
118 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lamar County, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lamar County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Gordon State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

575 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gordon State College with 575 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 156 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lamar County, GA, which is 0.372 times less than the 419 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 319 degrees mean that there were 1.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 205 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($2,563) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,226) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,340) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lamar County, GA was $156,800 in 2021, which is 0.64 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,800 to $156,800, a 7.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Lamar County, GA is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lamar County, GA have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lamar County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lamar County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.24%.

Housing

Property

$156,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,290

$5,019

Median Property Taxes

±$588

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lamar County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lamar County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.7% of the housing units in Lamar County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lamar County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9701
Census Tract 9703

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lamar County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,802

Median Household Income

± $6,017

6.81k

Number of Households

± 728

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.81k households in Lamar County, GA grew to $53,802 from the previous year's value of $50,088.

The following chart displays the households in Lamar County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lamar County, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87%)
Carpooled (5.01%)
Walked (3.05%)

In 2021, 87% of workers in Lamar County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.01%) and those who walked to work (3.05%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lamar County, GA have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% of the workforce in Lamar County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lamar County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lamar County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lamar County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lamar County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.24%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lamar County, GA (2.14k out of 17.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lamar County, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.9% of the children was living in poverty in Lamar County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 496 in Lamar County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 32.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.6% of the population of Lamar County, GA has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 2.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lamar County, GA see 3180 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.41% increase from the previous year (3167 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 9630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1376 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lamar County, GA

Primary care physicians in Lamar County, GA see an average of 3,180 patients per year. This represents a 0.41% increase from the previous year (3,167 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lamar County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

2.85%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lamar County, GA declined by 9.2% from 12.6% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lamar County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 95 in Lamar County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lamar County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Lamar County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lamar County, GA.

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