Lamar County, Texas

The median household income in Lamar County, Texas is $61,122, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Lamar County is $31,430, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $61,122.

Lamar County's median household income of $61,122 is lower than the Texas state average of $64,737. The per capita income is $31,430, compared to the state average of $33,197.

The per capita income in Lamar County, Texas is $31,430, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Lamar County's median household income of $61,122 is below the Texas average of $64,737. The per capita income of $31,430 is also lower than the state average of $33,197. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Lamar County ranks #144 out of 253 counties in Texas by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $61,122 and per capita income of $31,430, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.