Poverty Rate in Lamar County, Mississippi
In Lamar County, Mississippi, an estimated 11,856 of 65,136 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lamar County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Lamar County, Mississippi is 18.2%.
- How many people in Lamar County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Lamar County, Mississippi, an estimated 11,856 of 65,136 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lamar County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Lamar County, Mississippi is 4.71% lower than the Mississippi average. In Lamar County, Mississippi, an estimated 18.2% of 65,136 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.1% of 2,841,445 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lamar County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lamar County, Mississippi is 44.44% higher than the US average. In Lamar County, Mississippi, an estimated 18.2% of 65,136 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Arnold Line, Mississippi 43.9% of 1,741 people.
- Baxterville, Mississippi 42.6% of 383 people.
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi 32% of 44,573 people.
- Lumberton, Mississippi 41.7% of 1,573 people.
- Oak Grove, Mississippi 3% of 1,569 people.
Under 18 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
14.4% of 15 thousand people
Under 5 years
4.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
4.9% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
17.1% of 12 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
13.7% of 15 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
14.2% of 41 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
19% of 15 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
11.5% of 26 thousand people
60 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
16.2% of 14 thousand people
65 years and over
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
17.1% of 10 thousand people
White
12% Poverty Rate for White people in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
12% of 47 thousand people
Black or African American
21.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
21.6% of 15 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
12.1% of 46 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
13.4% of 45 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
29.7% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
22.2% of 9 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
14.1% of 16 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
3.6% of 16 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
9.1% of 32 thousand people
Employed
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
8.6% of 31 thousand people
Male
2.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
2.9% of 16 thousand people
Female
14.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
14.6% of 15 thousand people
Unemployed
24.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
24.6% of 903 people
Male
39.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
39.3% of 529 people
Female
3.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
3.7% of 374 people
Population 16 years and over
14.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
14.6% of 53 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
4.9% of 24 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
19.3% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
24.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
24.3% of 18 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
40.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
40.7% of 14 thousand people
Male
30.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
30.4% of 6 thousand people
Female
48.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
48.7% of 8 thousand people
18 to 24 years
54.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
54.6% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
35.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
35.7% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
39.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
39.2% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
9.7% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
55.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
55.2% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
43.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
43.1% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
45% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
45% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
9% of 5 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
42.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
42.9% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
68.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
68.4% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lamar County, Mississippi
2023
14.7%
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