Population
2023
14.7% of 66 thousand people
Population poverty in Lamar County, Mississippi compared
How does Lamar County, Mississippi compare to other Mississippi and National averages?
Lamar County, Mississippi
14.7%
Mississippi
18% (22% higher than Lamar County, Mississippi)
National average
12.5% (-15% lower than Lamar County, Mississippi)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2021 - 11.6%
The 2021 11.6% is the baseline measurement.
2022 - 18.2%
The 2022 increase to 18.2% from 2021 represents a 6.6% increase YoY.
2023 - 14.7%
The 2023 decrease to 14.7% from 2022 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Lamar County, Mississippi Poverty dataset.