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Lamar County, Texas
Lamar County, Texas. Lamar County had 51,503 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 10 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 48277.
Lamar County is one of the 2 counties of the Paris, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,503
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,088 · ACS 2020-2024: 50,669
Median household income
$61,880
±$4,398 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$200,700
±$15,488 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$949
±$60 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Lamar County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 50,088 residents in Lamar County. The Census Bureau estimates 51,503 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 50,669 over 907 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lamar County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 50,669 | 30,188,424 | +1,058 |
| Households | 20,019±451 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.06 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,824±43 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Lamar County's population since 2000
From 48,499 in 2000 to 51,503 in 2025: up 6.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lamar County?
Lamar County holds 10 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Paris with 25,205 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Paris | 24,476 | $47,239 |
|---|---|---|
| Reno (Lamar County) | 3,454 | $72,420 |
| Blossom | 1,402 | $55,114 |
| PowderlyGEOID 4859156 | 1,261 | $106,797 |
| RoxtonGEOID 4863584 | 548 | $72,891 |
| Deport | 550 | $44,875 |
| PettyGEOID 4857128 | 140 | $105,625 |
| TocoGEOID 4873196 | 91 | $47,292 |
| BrookstonGEOID 4810660 | 91 | not published |
| Sun ValleyGEOID 4871356 | 70 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lamar County?
The median resident of Lamar County is 39.7 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.0%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lamar County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±0.8 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% | 39.7% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.3%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.0%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±0.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5%±1.2 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.3%±2.1 pts | 17.1% | +3.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±1.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6%±1.9 pts | 33.8% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lamar County earn?
Half of Lamar County's 20,019 households earn less than $61,880 a year (±$4,398), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,525 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,355 after inflation. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lamar County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,880±$4,398 | $78,476 | +$6,355 |
| Mean household income | $82,971±$5,149 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,256±$1,731 | $40,752 | +$2,442 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0%±2.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.7%±4.9 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5%±1.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5%±2.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lamar County?
Owners occupy 66.1% of Lamar County's occupied homes and renters 33.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $200,700 by its owner (±$15,488). The median renter pays $949 a month including utilities, and 39.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lamar County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $200,700±$15,488 | $283,800 | +$78,738 |
| Median gross rent | $949±$60 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.5%±4.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,670±$153 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.1%±3.0 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,824±43 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.3%±2.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.1%±1.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lamar County building?
Builders took permits for 48 new housing units across Lamar County in 2025 (44 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lamar County get to work?
77.0% of Lamar County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Lamar County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±1.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±2.9 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±2.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±1.4 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lamar County's census tracts?
Lamar County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,039 (Tract 8) to $90,977 (Tract 1.01).
| Tract 1.0148277000101 | 4,682±504 | $90,977 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0248277000102 | 4,642±647 | $76,815 |
| Tract 248277000200 | 3,684±490 | $90,313 |
| Tract 3.0148277000301 | 3,568±429 | $73,194 |
| Tract 3.0248277000302 | 3,266±449 | $80,200 |
| Tract 4.0148277000401 | 3,179±547 | $47,809 |
| Tract 4.0248277000402 | 7,037±689 | $87,656 |
| Tract 548277000500 | 4,379±772 | $43,750 |
| Tract 648277000600 | 2,556±529 | $33,683 |
| Tract 748277000700 | 3,432±620 | $59,154 |
| Tract 848277000800 | 3,083±402 | $27,039 |
| Tract 948277000900 | 3,755±487 | $48,289 |
| Tract 1048277001000 | 3,406±435 | $50,571 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lamar County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 72nd of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 118th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 254 |
| Median household income | 145th of 253 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 126th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 109th of 252 |
| Median age | 119th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lamar County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.