Lamar County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 12,142 | — | — |
| 1890 | 14,187 | +2,045 | +16.8% |
| 1900 | 16,084 | +1,897 | +13.4% |
| 1910 | 17,487 | +1,403 | +8.7% |
| 1920 | 18,149 | +662 | +3.8% |
| 1930 | 18,001 | -148 | -0.8% |
| 1940 | 19,708 | +1,707 | +9.5% |
| 1950 | 16,441 | -3,267 | -16.6% |
| 1960 | 14,271 | -2,170 | -13.2% |
| 1970 | 14,335 | +64 | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 16,453 | +2,118 | +14.8% |
| 1990 | 15,715 | -738 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 15,904 | +189 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 14,564 | -1,340 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 13,972 | -592 | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 13,543 | -429 | -3.1% |
Cities & CDPs in Lamar County
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 12,142 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 14,187 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 16,084 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 17,487 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 18,149 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 18,001 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 19,708 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 16,441 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 14,271 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 14,335 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 16,453 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 15,715 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 15,904 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 15,446 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 15,258 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 15,075 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 15,009 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 14,816 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 14,901 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 14,799 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 14,689 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 14,564 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 14,564 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 14,292 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 14,250 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 14,214 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 14,071 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 13,931 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 13,926 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 13,885 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 13,878 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 13,817 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 13,972 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 13,725 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 13,628 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 13,616 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 13,543 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)