14.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lamar County, Mississippi

Population 16 years and over

14.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lamar County, Mississippi

Population 16 years and over poverty in Lamar County, Mississippi compared

How does Lamar County, Mississippi compare to other Mississippi and National averages?

  • Lamar County, Mississippi

    14.6%

  • Mississippi

    16.6% (14% higher than Lamar County, Mississippi)

  • National average

    11.6% (-21% lower than Lamar County, Mississippi)

14.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lamar County, Mississippi

Historical Timeline

14.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lamar County, Mississippi historical data

  • 2021 - 8.5%

    The 2021 8.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 15.4%

    The 2022 increase to 15.4% from 2021 represents a 6.9% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.6%

    The 2023 decrease to 14.6% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

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