Lamar County is home to 55,813 Mississippi residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen an increase in growth of 0.28%, ranking it #1,572 in the US and #39 in Mississippi for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Lamar County, MS is Not great for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 91.2% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 45% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Lamar County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Lamar County received a C grade in diversity.