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Lamar County, Georgia Complete Analysis


Demographics Analysis

The people of Lamar County, GA give the community character. This place is unique because of factors such as population size / density, ethnic background, ratio of males to females, and average age.

Total Population In Lamar County, Georgia (In 2000): 15,912
Estimated Population In July 2007: 16,679 (4.6% Change)

Total Population in Lamar County, Georgia


Male Population in Lamar County, Georgia: 7,619
Female Population in Lamar County, Georgia: 8,293

Male/Female Population (Lamar County, Georgia)


Median Male Resident Age in Lamar County, Georgia: 35.2
Median Female Resident Age in Lamar County, Georgia: 36.1

Median Male/Female Resident Age (Lamar County, Georgia)


Georgia Median Age: 33.4


Median Age By Sex in Lamar County, Georgia

White


Both Sexes38.2
Males37.5
Females38.9

Black or African American


Both Sexes30.4
Males29.4
Females31.2

American Indian and Alaska Native


Both Sexes40.5
Males41.5
Females37.5

Asian


Both Sexes28.5
Males20.7
Females33.5

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander


Both Sexes42.0
Males19.5
Females64.5

Other


Both Sexes19.7
Males20.0
Females19.5

Two or More Races


Both Sexes23.5
Males28.0
Females21.0

Hispanic or Latino


Both Sexes23.6
Males25.0
Females23.0

White / Not Hispanic or Latino


Both Sexes38.3
Males37.6
Females39.1


The population density in Lamar County, Georgia is 86 people per square mile.


Foreign Born Residents in Lamar County, Georgia

Lamar County: 164
         Asia: 15.2%
         Europe: 9.1%
         Latin America: 60.4%

Georgia: 577,273
         Asia: 25.2%
         Europe: 12.9%
         Latin America: 52.0%


The daytime population change in Lamar County, Georgia due to commuting is -1,763 (-11.1%).


Marriage Population in Lamar County, Georgia

Male: 
    Never Married13.22%
    Now Married: 
        Married, Spouse Present25.13%
        Married, Spouse Absent: 
            Separated1.02%
            Other1.02%
    Widowed1.84%
    Divorced5.30%
Female: 
    Never Married12.72%
    Now Married: 
        Married, Spouse Present25.43%
        Married, Spouse Absent: 
            Separated1.05%
            Other0.68%
    Widowed6.24%
    Divorced6.35%

Urban/Rural Population in Lamar County, Georgia

Urban: 
    Inside Urbanized Areas0.0%
    Inside Urban Clusters42.88%
Rural: 
    Farm2.41%
    Nonfarm54.71%

Races in Lamar County, Georgia


  • White Non-Hispanic: 67.1%
  • Hispanic: 1.1%
  • Black: 30.4%
  • American Indian: 0.3%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Some Other Race: 0.3%
  • Two or More Races: 0.9%

Races in Lamar County, Georgia

Ancestries in Lamar County, Georgia

  • Other Groups: 37.2%
  • United States Or American: 25.6%
  • Irish: 8.7%
  • German: 6.9%
  • English: 6.8%
  • Scottish: 2.3%
  • Scotch-irish: 2.1%
  • French (except Basque): 1.9%
  • Subsaharan African: 1.7%
  • Italian: 1.2%

Top Ancestries in Lamar County, Georgia

Education Analysis

The amount of education a person receives can deeply affect their lives. The amount of education Lamar County, GA citizens receive, averaged as group, may also affect the community.

Education Level of Population 25 Years and Over in Lamar County, Georgia

Male


  • No Schooling Completed: 1.31%
  • Nursery To 4th Grade: 0.9%
  • 5th And 6th Grade: 1.81%
  • 7th And 8th Grade: 6.76%
  • 9th Grade: 3.45%
  • 10th Grade: 5.71%
  • 11th Grade: 6.28%
  • 12th Grade, No Diploma: 3.04%
  • High School Graduate (includes Equivalency): 36.65%
  • Some College, Less Than 1 Year: 7.76%
  • Some College, 1 Or More Years, No Degree: 11.62%
  • Associate Degree: 3.72%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 7.15%
  • Master's Degree: 3%
  • Professional School Degree: 0.66%
  • Doctorate Degree: 0.18%

Female


  • No Schooling Completed: 0.97%
  • Nursery To 4th Grade: 0.56%
  • 5th And 6th Grade: 1.4%
  • 7th And 8th Grade: 5.04%
  • 9th Grade: 5.69%
  • 10th Grade: 4.85%
  • 11th Grade: 4.85%
  • 12th Grade, No Diploma: 4.74%
  • High School Graduate (includes Equivalency): 37.41%
  • Some College, Less Than 1 Year: 7.41%
  • Some College, 1 Or More Years, No Degree: 10.66%
  • Associate Degree: 4.91%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 6.38%
  • Master's Degree: 3.83%
  • Professional School Degree: 0.77%
  • Doctorate Degree: 0.52%

Education Level of Population 25 years and Over in Lamar County, Georgia


Largest School Agency's In Lamar County, Georgia

  • Lamar County


    ( Grades: K-12, Location: Three Trojan Way, Barnesville, GA 30204, Phone: (706) 358-1159, Students: 2,488 )

Largest Elementary & Middle Schools (Public) In Lamar County, Georgia

  • Lamar County Primary School


    ( Grades: K-2, Location: 154 Burnette Road, Barnesville, GA 30204, Phone: (770) 358-8661, Students: 646 )

  • Lamar County Middle School


    ( Grades: 6-8, Location: 100 Burnette Road, Barnesville, GA 30204, Phone: (770) 358-8652, Students: 594 )

  • Lamar County Elementary School


    ( Grades: 3-5, Location: 228 Roberta Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204, Phone: (770) 358-5556, Students: 502 )

Largest High Schools (Public) In Lamar County, Georgia

  • Lamar County Comprehensive High School


    ( Grades: 9-12, Location: One Trojan Way, Barnesville, GA 30204, Phone: (770) 358-8641, Students: 746 )

Largest Universities & Colleges In Lamar County, Georgia

  • Gordon College


    ( 4-year, Public, Student Population: 3,703; Location: 19 College Dr, Barnesville, GA 30204, Web: http://www.gdn.edu )

Largest Schools (Private) In Lamar County, Georgia

  • St George's Episcopal


    ( Grades: K-8, Location: 103 Birch Street, Milner, GA 30257, Phone: (770) 358-9432, Students: 159 )

Academic Libraries In Lamar County, Georgia

* Data from 2005

Public Libraries (Branch) In Lamar County, Georgia

  • Barnesville-lamar County Library


    (Location: 401 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204)

* Data from 2005


School Enrollment in Lamar County, Georgia

Male:


  • Enrolled In Nursery School, Preschool: 2.1%
  • Enrolled In Kindergarten: 1.4%
  • Enrolled In Grade 1 To Grade 4: 6.4%
  • Enrolled In Grade 5 To Grade 8: 6.0%
  • Enrolled In Grade 9 To Grade 12: 5.6%
  • Enrolled In College, Undergraduate Years: 5.6%
  • Enrolled In Graduate Or Professional School: 0.6%
  • Not Enrolled In School: 72.2%

Female:


  • Enrolled In Nursery School, Preschool: 2.8%
  • Enrolled In Kindergarten: 1.7%
  • Enrolled In Grade 1 To Grade 4: 5.6%
  • Enrolled In Grade 5 To Grade 8: 6.0%
  • Enrolled In Grade 9 To Grade 12: 4.3%
  • Enrolled In College, Undergraduate Years: 8.2%
  • Enrolled In Graduate Or Professional School: 0.6%
  • Not Enrolled In School: 70.9%



Geography Analysis

The actual land features relating to Lamar County, GA affect how people live their lives. Natural features such as oceans, mountains, lakes, plains, and deserts all make a difference in the lives of individuals. The types of housing, heating fuels, and transportation infrastructure are largely influenced by the geography of Lamar County, GA.

Current local time in Lamar County, Georgia is Mar 14, 2010 8:18:46 AM


Elevation in Lamar County, Georgia is 715.0 ft. (218.0 meters)


Area Code(s) in Lamar County, Georgia

770


Area Features of Lamar County, Georgia


Airport


(1) Antique Acres Airport   (2) De De Airport   (3) Fenner Airport   (4) Flying H Ranch Inc Airport   (5) Liberty Hill Airport   (6) Redbone Farm Airport  

Building


(1) Barnesville City Hall   (2) Carnegie Library Of Barnesville   (3) Lamar County Courthouse  

Cemetery


(1) Antioch Cemetery   (2) Blackman Cemetery   (3) Brent Cemetery   (4) Cain Cemetery   (5) Carden Cemetery   (6) Confederate Cemetery   (7) Ennis Cemetery   (8) Faith Church Cemetery   (9) Fambrough Cemetery   (10) Fleming Cemetery   (11) Fredonia Cemetery   (12) Greenwood Cemetery   (13) Harris Cemetery   (14) Head Cemetery   (15) Hill Cemetery   (16) Ingram Cemetery   (17) Manry Cemetery   (18) Martin Cemetery   (19) Memorial Gardens   (20) Moye Cemetery   (21) Pearson Cemetery   (22) Potts Cemetery   (23) Pringle Cemetery   (24) Ramah Cemetery   (25) Reeves-askin Cemetery   (26) Rehobeth Cemetery   (27) Sappington Cemetery   (28) Sardis Cemetery   (29) Sheram Cemetery   (30) Sheran-horne-smith Cemetery   (31) Shiloh Cemetery   (32) Stallings Cemetery   (33) Taylor Cemetery   (34) Wadesworth Cemetery   (35) William F Johnston Cemetery  

Church


(1) Antioch Church   (2) Bethel Church   (3) Bethel Church   (4) Calvary Church   (5) Edie Creek Church   (6) First Baptist Church   (7) Fredonia Church   (8) Good Hope Church   (9) Green Mount Church   (10) High Falls Baptist Church   (11) High Shoals Church   (12) Holly Grove Church   (13) Liberty Primitive Baptist Church   (14) Lilla Church   (15) Midway Church   (16) Mount Pleasant Church   (17) Pleasant Hill Church   (18) Prospect Church   (19) Ramah Church   (20) Rehoboth Church   (21) Rock Springs Church   (22) Rocky Mount Church   (23) Sand Hill Church   (24) Sardis Church   (25) Shiloh Church   (26) Shiloh Church   (27) Sugar Hill Church   (28) Union Church   (29) Unionville Church   (30) Wrights Grove Church  

Civil


(1) Lamar County  

Crossing


(1) Exit 65   (2) Exit 66  

Dam


(1) Akin Lake Dam   (2) Arms Lake Dam   (3) Barnesville Reservoir Dam   (4) Camnaflax Lake Dam Number 4   (5) Childs Pond Dam   (6) Davis Lake Dam   (7) English Dam   (8) English Lake Dam   (9) Jones Lake Dam   (10) Mangham Lake Dam   (11) Mccord Lake Dam   (12) Pennington Lake Dam   (13) Potato Creek Structure Number 103 Dam   (14) Sanders Dam   (15) Smith Lake Dam   (16) Tobesofkee Creek Structure Number 70 Dam   (17) Upper Weldon Pond Dam   (18) Weldon Lake Dam   (19) Weldon Pond Dam  

Lake


(1) Potts Pond  

Populated Place


(1) Aldora   (2) Barnesville   (3) Brent   (4) Chappel   (5) Five Points   (6) Goggins   (7) Graddick Historical   (8) High Falls   (9) Horns Crossroads   (10) Johnstonville   (11) Lamont Historical   (12) Liberty Hill   (13) Milner   (14) Milner Crossroads   (15) Patillo   (16) Powell Historical   (17) Redbone   (18) Revere Historical   (19) Unionville   (20) Weldons Crossroads   (21) Wilkinsons Historical  

Post Office


(1) Barnesville Post Office  

Reservoir


(1) Akin Lake   (2) Arms Lake   (3) Barnesville Reservoir   (4) Camnaflax Lake Number 4   (5) Childs Pond   (6) Davis Lake   (7) English Lake   (8) Hugh Steele Lake   (9) Jones Lake   (10) Mangham Lake   (11) Mccord Lake   (12) Pennington Lake   (13) Potato Creek Structure Number 103 Lak   (14) Sanders Lake   (15) Smith Lake   (16) Tobesofkee Creek Structure Number 70   (17) Upper Weldon Pond   (18) Weldon Lake   (19) Weldon Pond  

School


(1) Barksdale School Historical   (2) Barnesville Academy   (3) Bethel School Historical   (4) Birch Street School   (5) Central School Historical   (6) Edie Creek School Historical   (7) Forsyth Road School   (8) Gordon Junior College   (9) Graham Street School   (10) Holly Grove School Historical   (11) Milner Cross Roads School Historical   (12) Prospect School Historical   (13) Rehoboth School Historical   (14) Saint George S Episcopal School   (15) Sand Hill School Historical   (16) Sardis School Historical   (17) Stroudsville School Historical   (18) Sugar Hill School Historical   (19) West Bluffs School Historical  

Stream


(1) Ball Branch   (2) Big Towaliga Creek   (3) Brushy Creek   (4) Buck Creek   (5) Cole Creek   (6) Edie Creek   (7) Little Buck Creek   (8) Parker Branch   (9) Pepper Creek   (10) Prairie Creek   (11) Reeves Creek   (12) Rehoboth Baptism Branch   (13) Swan Creek   (14) Turner Creek   (15) Wolf Creek  

Summit


(1) Hog Mountain  

Tower


(1) Wbaf-am Barnesville  


Zip Codes in Lamar County, Georgia

30204 30257

Land Area in Lamar County, Georgia: 184.8 Sq. Miles
Water Area in Lamar County, Georgia: 1.0 Sq. Miles


Cities Nearby Lamar County, Georgia

Spalding County, Georgia 14.0 Miles
Upson County, Georgia 15.4 Miles
Butts County, Georgia 19.0 Miles
Monroe County, Georgia 21.9 Miles
Henry County, Georgia 27.2 Miles
Crawford County, Georgia 27.5 Miles
Meriwether County, Georgia 31.3 Miles
Fayette County, Georgia 31.5 Miles
Jasper County, Georgia 32.3 Miles
Bibb County, Georgia 33.3 Miles


Latitude/Longitude of Lamar County, Georgia

Lat.: 33.077540 N        Long.: -84.157856 W


Economic Analysis

People and the communities they live in depend on money. The people of Lamar County, GA need food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. Business formation and job creation are essential to this community. Money sustains infrastructure such as roads and airports as well as human resources including fire rescue and police protection.

Number of Farms In Lamar County, Georgia: 202 Farms




Banks In Lamar County, Georgia

United Bank - 3 Branches


    Info Date: June 2007
    Bank Assets: $1,927,077.00
    Deposits: $109,718,000.00
    Industry Specialization: Commercial Lending
    Total Offices: 140

The First National Bank Of Barnesville - 1 Branches


    Info Date: June 2007
    Bank Assets: $126,849.00
    Deposits: $99,129,000.00
    Industry Specialization: Commercial Lending
    Total Offices: 2



Energy Costs In Georgia

    Residential
(cents per
kilowatthour)		 Commercial
(cents per
kilowatthour)		 Industrial
(cents per
kilowatthour)		 Other
(cents per
kilowatthour)		 Transportation
(cents per
kilowatthour)		 Total
(cents per
kilowatthour)
1990              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.46 7.33 4.83 8.11 0.00 6.56
  Total Electric Industry 7.46 7.33 4.83 8.11 0.00 6.56
1991              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.50 7.36 4.78 8.54 0.00 6.56
  Total Electric Industry 7.50 7.36 4.78 8.54 0.00 6.56
1992              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.73 7.50 4.76 8.70 0.00 6.67
  Total Electric Industry 7.73 7.50 4.76 8.70 0.00 6.67
1993              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.79 7.44 4.74 8.50 0.00 6.71
  Total Electric Industry 7.79 7.44 4.74 8.50 0.00 6.71
1994              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.72 7.33 4.57 8.71 0.00 6.57
  Total Electric Industry 7.72 7.33 4.57 8.71 0.00 6.57
1995              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.85 7.32 4.52 8.60 0.00 6.62
  Total Electric Industry 7.85 7.32 4.52 8.60 0.00 6.62
1996              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.66 7.17 4.29 8.96 0.00 6.43
  Total Electric Industry 7.66 7.17 4.29 8.96 0.00 6.43
1997              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.74 7.11 4.13 9.05 0.00 6.37
  Total Electric Industry 7.74 7.11 4.13 9.05 0.00 6.37
1998              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.67 7.01 4.23 8.99 0.00 6.40
  Total Electric Industry 7.67 7.01 4.23 8.99 0.00 6.40
1999              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.56 6.67 4.15 8.47 0.00 6.24
  Total Electric Industry 7.56 6.67 4.15 8.47 0.00 6.24
2000              
  Energy-Only Providers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
  Full-Service Providers 7.60 6.50 4.10 8.51 0.00 6.21
  Total Electric Industry 7.60 6.50 4.10 8.51 0.00 6.21
2001              
  Full-Service Providers 7.72 6.61 4.28 8.56 0.00 6.39
  Total Electric Industry 7.72 6.61 4.28 8.56 0.00 6.39
2002              
  Full-Service Providers 7.63 6.46 3.95 8.31 0.00 6.24
  Total Electric Industry 7.63 6.46 3.95 8.31 0.00 6.24
2003              
  Full-Service Providers 7.70 6.66 4.02 0.00 4.81 6.32
  Total Electric Industry 7.70 6.66 4.02 0.00 4.81 6.32
2004              
  Full-Service Providers 7.86 6.88 4.43 0.00 5.12 6.58
  Total Electric Industry 7.86 6.88 4.43 0.00 5.12 6.58
2005              
  Full-Service Providers 8.64 7.67 5.28 0.00 5.90 7.43
  Total Electric Industry 8.64 7.67 5.28 0.00 5.90 7.43
2006              
  Full-Service Providers 8.91 7.81 5.38 0.00 6.12 7.63
  Total Electric Industry 8.91 7.81 5.38 0.00 6.12 7.63


Percentage of Residents Living in Poverty in 2000 (Lamar County): 10.57%
Percentage of Residents Living in Poverty in 2000 (Georgia): 12.63%

Percentage of Residents Living in Poverty in 2000 (Lamar County)


Modes of Transportation in Lamar County, Georgia

Car, Truck, Or Van: 
    Drove Alone78.45%
    Carpooled16.92%
Public Transportation: 
    Bus Or Trolley Bus0.26%
    Streetcar Or Trolley Car 0.0%
    Subway Or Elevated0.0%
    Railroad0.0%
    Ferryboat0.0%
    Taxicab0.38%
Motorcycle0.0%
Bicycle0.01%
Walked0.85%
Other Means1.68%
Worked At Home1.44%


Modes of Transportation in Lamar County, Georgia


Occupations in Lamar County, Georgia

Male:


  • Management, Professional, And Related Occupations: 13.7%
  • Service Occupations: 13.4%
  • Sales And Office Occupations: 15.8%
  • Farming, Fishing, And Forestry Occupations 1.2%
  • Construction, Extraction, And Maintenance Occupations: 24.8%

Female:


  • Management, Professional, And Related Occupations: 30.0%
  • Service Occupations: 17.5%
  • Sales And Office Occupations: 32.3%
  • Farming, Fishing, And Forestry Occupations 0.2%
  • Construction, Extraction, And Maintenance Occupations: 1.0%

Most Common Occupations in Lamar County, Georgia


Most Common Occupations in Lamar County, Georgia

Male: 
    Management, Professional, And Related Occupations: 
        Management, Business, And Financial Operations Occupations: 
            Management Occupations, Except Farmers And Farm Managers2.44%
            Farmers And Farm Managers0.72%
            Business And Financial Operations Occupations: 
                Business Operations Specialists0.81%
                Financial Specialists0.22%
        Professional And Related Occupations: 
            Computer And Mathematical Occupations0.19%
            Architecture And Engineering Occupations: 
                Architects, Surveyors, Cartographers, And Engineers0.29%
                Drafters, Engineering, And Mapping Technicians0.43%
            Life, Physical, And Social Science Occupations0.39%
            Community And Social Services Occupations0.37%
            Legal Occupations0.15%
            Education, Training, And Library Occupations0.51%
            Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, And Media Occupations0.39%
            Healthcare Practitioners And Technical Occupations: 
                Health Diagnosing And Treating Practitioners And Technical Occupations0.28%
                Health Technologists And Technicians0.15%
    Service Occupations: 
        Healthcare Support Occupations0.0%
        Protective Service Occupations: 
            Fire Fighting, Prevention, And Law Enforcement Workers, Including Supervisors2.93%
            Other Protective Service Workers, Including Supervisors0.65%
        Food Preparation And Serving Related Occupations1.37%
        Building And Grounds Cleaning And Maintenance Occupations1.59%
        Personal Care And Service Occupations0.62%
    Sales And Office Occupations: 
        Sales And Related Occupations4.85%
        Office And Administrative Support Occupations3.63%
    Farming, Fishing, And Forestry Occupations0.62%
    Construction, Extraction, And Maintenance Occupations: 
        Construction And Extraction Occupations: 
            Supervisors, Construction And Extraction Workers1.42%
            Construction Trades Workers5.92%
            Extraction Workers0.14%
        Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Occupations5.77%
        Production, Transportation, And Material Moving Occupations: 
            Production Occupations7.65%
            Transportation And Material Moving Occupations: 
                Supervisors, Transportation And Material Moving Workers0.19%
                Aircraft And Traffic Control Occupations0.11%
                Motor Vehicle Operators3.89%
                Rail, Water And Other Transportation Occupations0.76%
                Material Moving Workers4.06%
Female: 
    Management, Professional, And Related Occupations: 
        Management, Business, And Financial Operations Occupations: 
            Management Occupations, Except Farmers And Farm Managers3.41%
            Farmers And Farm Managers0.21%
            Business And Financial Operations Occupations: 
                Business Operations Specialists0.30%
                Financial Specialists0.73%
        Professional And Related Occupations: 
            Computer And Mathematical Occupations0.0%
            Architecture And Engineering Occupations: 
                Architects, Surveyors, Cartographers, And Engineers0.0%
                Drafters, Engineering, And Mapping Technicians0.0%
            Life, Physical, And Social Science Occupations0.26%
            Community And Social Services Occupations0.41%
            Legal Occupations0.08%
            Education, Training, And Library Occupations4.90%
            Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, And Media Occupations0.59%
            Healthcare Practitioners And Technical Occupations: 
                Health Diagnosing And Treating Practitioners And Technical Occupations1.35%
                Health Technologists And Technicians1.70%
    Service Occupations: 
        Healthcare Support Occupations1.70%
        Protective Service Occupations: 
            Fire Fighting, Prevention, And Law Enforcement Workers, Including Supervisors0.57%
            Other Protective Service Workers, Including Supervisors0.22%
        Food Preparation And Serving Related Occupations2.36%
        Building And Grounds Cleaning And Maintenance Occupations0.97%
        Personal Care And Service Occupations2.33%
    Sales And Office Occupations: 
        Sales And Related Occupations5.78%
        Office And Administrative Support Occupations9.24%
    Farming, Fishing, And Forestry Occupations0.08%
    Construction, Extraction, And Maintenance Occupations: 
        Construction And Extraction Occupations: 
            Supervisors, Construction And Extraction Workers0.0%
            Construction Trades Workers0.48%
            Extraction Workers0.0%
        Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Occupations0.0%
        Production, Transportation, And Material Moving Occupations: 
            Production Occupations7.52%
            Transportation And Material Moving Occupations: 
                Supervisors, Transportation And Material Moving Workers0.0%
                Aircraft And Traffic Control Occupations0.0%
                Motor Vehicle Operators0.51%
                Rail, Water And Other Transportation Occupations0.0%
                Material Moving Workers0.76%


Most Common Industries in Lamar County, Georgia

Male: 
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting, And Mining: 
        Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting1.73%
        Mining0.0%
    Construction9.10%
    Manufacturing11.25%
    Wholesale Trade1.73%
    Retail Trade6.81%
    Transportation And Warehousing, And Utilities: 
        Transportation And Warehousing3.74%
        Utilities0.84%
    Information1.01%
    Finance, Insurance, Real Estate And Rental And Leasing: 
        Finance And Insurance1.15%
        Real Estate And Rental And Leasing0.79%
    Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, And Waste Management Services: 
        Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services0.75%
        Management Of Companies And Enterprises0.0%
        Administrative And Support And Waste Management Services1.63%
    Educational, Health And Social Services: 
        Educational Services1.66%
        Health Care And Social Assistance0.57%
    Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation And Food Services: 
        Arts, Entertainment, And Recreation0.61%
        Accommodation And Food Services1.28%
    Other Services (except Public Administration)3.91%
    Public Administration4.98%
Female: 
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting, And Mining: 
        Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting0.41%
        Mining0.12%
    Construction0.79%
    Manufacturing9.26%
    Wholesale Trade0.44%
    Retail Trade6.64%
    Transportation And Warehousing, And Utilities: 
        Transportation And Warehousing1.21%
        Utilities0.18%
    Information0.93%
    Finance, Insurance, Real Estate And Rental And Leasing: 
        Finance And Insurance1.91%
        Real Estate And Rental And Leasing0.50%
    Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, And Waste Management Services: 
        Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services1.37%
        Management Of Companies And Enterprises0.15%
        Administrative And Support And Waste Management Services1.64%
    Educational, Health And Social Services: 
        Educational Services6.35%
        Health Care And Social Assistance6.53%
    Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation And Food Services: 
        Arts, Entertainment, And Recreation0.11%
        Accommodation And Food Services2.86%
    Other Services (except Public Administration)2.36%
    Public Administration2.72%


Travel Time to Work in Lamar County, Georgia

12:00 A.M. TO 4:59 A.M.

(4.4%)

5:00 A.M. TO 5:29 A.M.

(3.6%)

5:30 A.M. TO 5:59 A.M.

(5.2%)

6:00 A.M. TO 6:29 A.M.

(9.7%)

6:30 A.M. TO 6:59 A.M.

(9.9%)

7:00 A.M. TO 7:29 A.M.

(17.0%)

7:30 A.M. TO 7:59 A.M.

(18.1%)

8:00 A.M. TO 8:29 A.M.

(7.9%)

8:30 A.M. TO 8:59 A.M.

(3.0%)

9:00 A.M. TO 9:59 A.M.

(4.5%)

10:00 A.M. TO 10:59 A.M.

(1.3%)

11:00 A.M. TO 11:59 A.M.

(0.7%)

12:00 P.M. TO 3:59 P.M.

(8.9%)

4:00 P.M. TO 11:59 P.M.

(5.8%)

Time to Work in Lamar County, Georgia


Wage or Salary Income in Lamar County, Georgia (1999)

With Wage Or Salary Income76.94%
No Wage Or Salary Income23.06%


Self-Employment Income in Lamar County, Georgia (1999)

With Self-employment Income10.80%
No Self-employment Income89.20%


Employment Rate In Lamar County, Georgia

Employed: 7,609
Unemployed: 451

Employment Rate In Lamar County, Georgia


Minority Owned Firms of 100 or More in Lamar County, Georgia

  • Total Black-owned firms of 100 or more, percent 2002: 0.0%
  • Total American Indian-and Alaska Native-owned firms of 100 or more, percent 2002: 0.0%
  • Total Asian-owned firms of 100 or more, percent 2002: 0.0%
  • Total Hispanic-owned firms of 100 or more, percent 2002: 0.0%
  • Total Native Hawaiian-and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms of 100 or more, percent 2002: 0.0%
  • Total women-owned firms of 100 or more, percent 2002: 0.0%

Race of Minority Owned Firms of 100 or More in Lamar County, Georgia


Water Usage In Lamar County, Georgia

Ground Water

  
Fresh 1.51 Mgal/d
Saline 0.00 Mgal/d
Total 1.51 Mgal/d
 

Surface Water

  
Fresh 5.19 Mgal/d
Saline 0.00 Mgal/d
Total 5.19 Mgal/d




Housing Analysis

Everyone needs shelter in rented housing or individually owned homes. Each community, including Lamar County, GA, is different from the rest based on overall architecture, appearance, occupancy, average housing square footage, average home value, and average home age.

Percentage of Family Households in Lamar County, Georgia: 75.0%
Percentage of Family Households in Georgia: 70.2%


Building Permits in Lamar County, Georgia

* Units are useful in showing how many separate living spaces
were built. e.g. apartments, townhomes, condos, etc.

    Buildings Units Cost
1999        
  Single Family 85 85 $6,767,986
  Two Family 0 0 $0
  Three and Four Family 0 0 $0
  Five or More Family 0 0 $0
  Total

 85 85 $6,767,986
2000        
  Single Family 60 60 $4,681,486
  Two Family 0 0 $0
  Three and Four Family 0 0 $0
  Five or More Family 0 0 $0
  Total

 60 60 $4,681,486
2001        
  Single Family 73 73 $7,343,857
  Two Family 0 0 $0
  Three and Four Family 0 0 $0
  Five or More Family 0 0 $0
  Total

 73 73 $7,343,857
2002        
  Single Family 118 118 $10,152,308
  Two Family 0 0 $0
  Three and Four Family 0 0 $0
  Five or More Family 0 0 $0
  Total

 118 118 $10,152,308
2003        
  Single Family 138 138 $9,336,475
  Two Family 0 0 $0
  Three and Four Family 0 0 $0
  Five or More Family 0 0 $0
  Total

 138 138 $9,336,475
2004        
  Single Family 166 166 $17,232,828
  Two Family 0 0 $0
  Three and Four Family 0 0 $0
  Five or More Family 2 16 $1,197,000
  Total

 168 182 $18,429,828
2005        
  Single Family 176 176 $19,015,614
  Two Family 4 8 $513,943
  Three and Four Family 1 4 $334,400
  Five or More Family 0 0 $0
  Total

 181 188 $19,863,957
2006        
  Single Family 162 162 $20,304,682
  Two Family 2 4 $200,000
  Three and Four Family 2 6 $220,000
  Five or More Family 0 0 $0
  Total

 166 172 $20,724,682


Median Household Income In 2000 (Lamar County, GA): $37,087
Median Household Income In 2000 (Georgia): $42,433

Median Household Income In 2000 (Lamar County)


Median House/Condo Value in 2000 (Lamar County): $80,100
Median House/Condo Value in 2000 (Georgia): $100,600

Median House/Condo Value in 2000 (Lamar County)


Median Gross Rent in 2000 (Lamar County): $441
Median Gross Rent in 2000 (Georgia): $613
Fair Market Rent in 2007 (Lamar County): $569

Median Gross Rent in 2000 (Lamar County)


Household Income in Lamar County, Georgia

Most Commonly Used Heating Fuel in Lamar County, Georgia

Utility Gas: 38.9%
Bottled, Tank, Or Lp Gas: 30.4%
Electricity: 26.3%
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, Etc.: 0.7%
Coal Or Coke: 0.0%
Wood: 3.0%
Solar Energy: 0.0%
Other Fuel: 0.3%
No Fuel Used: 0.5%

Most Commonly Used Heating Fuel in Lamar County, Georgia


Housing Occupancy in Lamar County, Georgia

Occupied92.95%
Vacant7.05%


Vacant Housing Units in Lamar County, Georgia

Owner Occupied72.41%
Renter Occupied27.59%


Occupied Housing Units in Lamar County, Georgia


Population in Group Quarters in Lamar County, Georgia

Institutionalized


  • Correctional: 19.52%
  • Nursing Homes: 14.1%
  • Other: 1.69%

Noninstitutionalized


  • College Dorms: 64.7%


Population in Group Quarters in Lamar County, Georgia

Institutionalized35.30%
    Correctional19.52%
        Halfway Houses0.0%
        State Prisons0.0%
    Nursing Homes14.10%
    Juvenile Institutions0.0%
Noninstitutionalized64.70%
    College Dormitories64.70%
    Military Quarters0.0%
        On Base0.0%
    Group Homes0.0%
    Religious Group Quarters0.0%
    Dormitories0.0%
    Crews of Maritime Vessels0.0%


Workers who live and work in Lamar County, Georgia: 775 (4.9%)


Average Household Size in Lamar County, Georgia: 2.64
Average Household Size in Georgia: 2.65


Government Analysis

People run the government through election of representatives and officials. Local governments are important to provide cohesion between individuals who must share public places. Worthwhile laws need to be debated, passed, and then enforced for a community to remain viable. Communities such as Lamar County, GA are often affected in positive and negative ways by government performance.

Closest Nuclear Power Plant To Lamar County, Georgia

Name:
Address:
Distance: 0 Miles


Social Security Users in Lamar County, Georgia

    Retired Workers: 1,900
    Disabled Workers: 570
    Widowers Workers: 260
    Spouses Workers: 115
    Children Workers: 290




Health Care Centers Close To Lamar County, Georgia

Amedisys Northwest Llc D/b/a Amedisy Hh Of Griffin


     Address: 244 Odell Road, Unit 1, Griffin, Georgia 30224
     Ownership: Proprietary
     Certified Date: 9/15/1978

Southern Regional Homecare


     Address: 224 East College Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224
     Ownership: Voluntary Non Profit - Other
     Certified Date: 3/10/1993

United Home Care Of Griffin


     Address: 109 West Oak Street, Griffin, Georgia 30223
     Ownership: Proprietary
     Certified Date: 9/5/1989

Three Rivers Home Health Services, Inc


     Address: 1760 Bass Road, Suite 103, Macon, Georgia 31210
     Ownership: Proprietary
     Certified Date: 3/21/2003

Central Georgia Home Health


     Address: 3780 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, Georgia 31206
     Ownership: Voluntary Non Profit - Other
     Certified Date: 6/1/1974

Hospitals Close To Lamar County, Georgia

Spalding Regional Medical Center


     Address: "south 8th Street, Box 136", Griffin, Georgia 30223
     Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
     Ownership: Proprietary

Monroe County Hospital


     Address: 88 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Forsyth, Georgia 31029
     Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals
     Ownership: Government - Hospital District Or Authority

Upson Regional Medical Center


     Address: 801 W Gordon Street, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
     Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
     Ownership: Voluntary Non-profit - Private

Sylvan Grove Hospital


     Address: 1050 Mcdonough Road, Jackson, Georgia 30233
     Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals
     Ownership: Voluntary Non-profit - Other

"henry Medical Center, Inc"


     Address: 1133 Eagle's Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
     Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
     Ownership: Government - Hospital District Or Authority

Nursing Homes Close To Lamar County, Georgia

Heritage Inn Of Barnesville


     Address: 946 Highway 341 South, Barnesville, Georgia 30204
     Ownership: Non Profit - Other
     Number of Residents: 112
     Percent Occupied: 96%

Molena Nursing Home, Inc


     Address: 185 Hill Street, Molena, Georgia 30258
     Ownership: For Profit - Corporation
     Number of Residents: 56
     Percent Occupied: 88%

Heritage Healthcare Of Griffin


     Address: 619 Northside Drive, Griffin, Georgia 30223
     Ownership: For Profit - Corporation
     Number of Residents: 65
     Percent Occupied: 94%

Sunbridge Care & Rehab For Gri


     Address: 415 Airport Road, Griffin, Georgia 30223
     Ownership: For Profit - Corporation
     Number of Residents: 140
     Percent Occupied: 95%

Brightmoor Health Care, Inc


     Address: 3235 Newman Road, Griffin, Georgia 30224
     Ownership: For Profit - Corporation
     Number of Residents: 129
     Percent Occupied: 97%


Lamar County, Georgia Presidential Election (2004)

  • Kerry & Edwards 37.43%
  • Bush & Cheney 61.97%
  • Other 0.60%

2004 Presidential Election in Lamar County, Georgia

Taxes Analysis

Using tax dollars, government officials keep public places in repair, protect citizens, and provide for important services for the benefit of Lamar County, GA citizens.

Income Tax Rates in Georgia (2008)

Low Bracket: $750 (1.00%)
High Bracket: $7,000 (6.00%)


Sales Tax Rates in Georgia (2008)

4.00%


Relocation to Lamar County, GA

10.08 % of Lamar County tax filers migrated from different counties or other nations outside the United States between 2005 and 2006. Their adjusted gross income average was $31,122

Georgia Average 10.98 %

10 or fewer residents relocated from other nations

Lead counties where tax filers migrated to Lamar County, GA (2005 – 2006) from a different county are as follows:

  • Spalding County , GA 2.15 % ($29,000 AGI )
  • Henry County , GA 1.11 % ($34,356 AGI )
  • Clayton County , GA 0.74 % ($36,667 AGI )
  • Upson County , GA 0.62 % ($25,758 AGI )
  • Monroe County , GA 0.47 % ($26,880 AGI )
  • Pike County , GA 0.45 % ($28,583 AGI )
  • Butts County , GA 0.42 % ($33,545 AGI )
  • Fulton County , GA 0.28 % ($21,467 AGI )
  • Bibb County , GA 0.26 % ($24,429 AGI )
  • De Kalb County , GA 0.21 % ($23,727 AGI )

Relocation away from Lamar County, GA

8.68 % of Lamar County tax filers migrated to different counties or other nations outside the United States between 2005 and 2006. This group’s adjusted gross income averaged $29,887

Georgia Average 9.55 %

10 or fewer residents relocated to other nations

Lead counties where tax filers moved from Lamar County, GA (2005 – 2006) to a different county are as follows:

  • Spalding County , GA 2.20 % ($26,522 AGI )
  • Henry County , GA 0.73 % ($33,684 AGI )
  • Upson County , GA 0.69 % ($41,861 AGI )
  • Pike County , GA 0.54 % ($28,393 AGI )
  • Butts County , GA 0.34 % ($24,778 AGI )
  • Clayton County , GA 0.34 % ($26,667 AGI )
  • Monroe County , GA 0.34 % ($37,167 AGI )
  • Fulton County , GA 0.29 % ($43,133 AGI )


Weather Analysis

The enjoyment of the area in which you live is often affected by the weather. Each individual has a different view on what weather patterns will make them most happy. Some people love the seasons, others enjoy warm temperatures throughout the year while others may love the snow. The weather provided for Lamar County, GA is based on over 50 years of data.

Tornado Information For Lamar County, Georgia

On 05/17/1980, a tornado touched down 1.96 miles from the center of Lamar County, Georgia. The tornado was rated a category 1 . There were 0 injuries and 0 fatalities. Damages ranged from $500 to $5,000.

On 04/05/1957, a tornado touched down 2.03 miles from the center of Lamar County, Georgia. The tornado was rated a category 0 . There were 0 injuries and 0 fatalities. Damages ranged from $5,000 to $50,000.

On 06/07/1950, a tornado touched down 3.32 miles from the center of Lamar County, Georgia. The tornado was rated a category 1 . There were 0 injuries and 0 fatalities. Damages ranged from $500 to $5,000.

On 05/03/1956, a tornado touched down 4.09 miles from the center of Lamar County, Georgia. The tornado was rated a category 2 . There were 1 injuries and 0 fatalities. Damages ranged from $50,000-$500,000.

On 01/02/2006, a tornado touched down 5.26 miles from the center of Lamar County, Georgia. The tornado was rated a category 0 . There were 0 injuries and 0 fatalities.


Storms In Lamar County, Georgia

  Fatalities Injuries Property
Damage 		Crop
Damage
FLASH FLOOD        
2005-07-11 0 0 $10K --
2003-05-06 0 0 $10K --
1996-03-07 0 0 -- --
1996-03-07 0 0 -- --
         
FUNNEL CLOUD        
2005-08-29 0 0 -- --
2002-11-10 0 0 -- --
         
HAIL        
2007-07-29 0 0 -- --
2007-07-26 0 0 -- --
2007-06-12 0 0 -- --
2007-05-12 0 0 -- --
2006-09-28 0 0 -- --
2006-08-08 0 0 -- --
2006-01-02 0 0 -- --
2006-01-02 0 0 -- --
2005-12-28 0 0 $100K --
2005-04-22 0 0 -- --
2005-04-13 0 0 -- --
2005-04-07 0 0 -- --
2005-04-07 0 0 $25K --
2005-03-31 0 0 -- --
2004-09-01 0 0 -- --
2004-07-06 0 0 -- --
2003-08-06 0 0 -- --
2003-06-30 0 0 -- --
2003-05-02 0 0 -- --
2003-05-02 0 0 -- --
2003-05-02 0 0 -- --
2003-05-01 0 0 -- --
2003-05-01 0 0 -- --
2003-03-05 0 0 -- --
2002-11-10 0 0 $5K --
2002-07-21 0 0 -- --
2002-05-03 0 0 -- --
2002-04-29 0 0 -- --
2002-04-03 0 0 -- --
2001-06-03 0 0 -- --
2000-08-10 0 0 -- --
2000-07-12 0 0 -- --
2000-06-25 0 0 -- --
2000-04-03 0 0 -- --
1999-05-13 0 0 -- --
1999-05-13 0 0 -- --
1999-05-13 0 0 -- --
1999-05-13 0 0 -- --
1999-05-13 0 0 -- --
1999-04-28 0 0 -- --
1999-04-24 0 0 -- --
1999-04-24 0 0 -- --
1998-08-18 0 0 -- --
1998-06-16 0 0 -- --
1998-06-16 0 0 -- --
1998-06-16 0 0 -- --
1998-05-08 0 0 -- --
1998-05-03 0 0 -- --
1998-05-03 0 0 -- --
1998-04-08 0 0 -- --
1997-11-06 0 0 -- --
1997-07-15 0 0 -- --
1997-05-27 0 0 -- --
1997-05-09 0 0 -- --
1997-05-03 0 0 -- --
1997-04-22 0 0 -- --
1997-04-22 0 0 -- --
1996-12-12 0 0 -- --
1990-04-28 0 0 -- --
1990-04-28 0 0 -- --
1990-04-28 0 0 -- --
1989-06-13 0 0 -- --
1988-05-16 0 0 -- --
1988-05-16 0 0 -- --
1988-05-16 0 0 -- --
1988-04-25 0 0 -- --
1988-04-25 0 0 -- --
1974-06-13 0 0 -- --
1974-05-04 0 0 -- --
1971-06-26 0 0 -- --
1968-09-07 0 0 -- --
1955-04-06 0 0 -- --
         
HEAVY RAIN        
2002-10-12 0 0 -- --
         
LIGHTNING        
2007-06-05 0 0 $1K --
1999-08-20 0 0 $100K --
         
THUNDERSTORM WIND        
2007-01-05 0 0 $3K --
         
THUNDERSTORM WINDS        
1995-09-01 0 0 -- --
1995-08-03 0 0 $450 --
1995-07-29 0 0 $1K --
1995-05-15 0 0 -- --
1993-02-12 0 0 $1K --
         
TSTM WIND        
2006-08-16 0 0 $1K --
2006-01-02 0 0 $2K --
2005-07-01 0 0 $1K --
2005-04-22 0 0 $5K --
2005-04-22 0 0 $1K --
2005-04-22 0 0 $10K --
2005-03-31 0 0 -- --
2004-11-24 0 0 -- --
2004-07-07 0 0 -- --
2004-05-12 0 0 -- --
2003-08-16 0 0 $1K --
2003-07-21 0 0 -- --
2003-05-07 0 0 -- --
2003-05-06 0 0 $1K --
2003-05-02 0 0 $1K --
2003-02-22 0 0 $10K --
2002-11-11 0 0 $75K --
2002-10-13 0 0 $1K --
2002-07-23 0 0 $1K --
2002-07-04 0 0 $1K --
2002-06-05 0 0 $2K --
2002-05-03 0 0 $1K --
2001-06-03 0 0 $2K --
2001-06-03 0 0 $5K --
2000-07-20 0 0 $5K --
2000-07-12 0 0 $10K --
2000-07-12 0 0 $5K --
2000-07-11 0 0 $1K --
2000-04-03 0 0 $1K --
1999-08-20 0 0 $1K --
1999-07-06 0 0 $3K --
1999-06-02 0 0 $10K --
1999-02-27 0 0 $1K --
1999-02-27 0 0 $1K --
1998-07-20 0 0 $50K --
1998-07-20 0 0 $2K --
1998-06-15 0 0 $100K --
1998-06-15 0 0 $25K --
1998-06-05 0 0 $1K --
1998-06-05 0 0 $25K --
1998-06-05 0 0 $10K --
1998-05-03 0 0 $75K --
1997-10-26 0 0 -- --
1997-10-25 0 0 -- --
1997-07-15 0 0 $250K --
1997-05-09 0 0 $1K --
1997-05-03 0 0 $4K --
1997-04-22 0 0 $2K --
1996-08-24 0 0 $15K --
1996-03-16 0 0 $5K --
1996-01-02 0 0 -- --
1992-08-27 0 0 -- --
1992-08-10 0 1 -- --
1992-07-05 0 0 -- --
1992-07-02 0 0 -- --
1992-06-26 0 0 -- --
1992-03-10 0 0 -- --
1991-07-21 0 0 -- --
1991-07-21 0 0 -- --
1991-06-01 0 0 -- --
1991-05-05 0 0 -- --
1991-05-05 0 0 -- --
1991-05-05 0 0 -- --
1991-04-27 0 0 -- --
1990-09-08 0 0 -- --
1990-07-23 0 0 -- --
1990-05-20 0 0 -- --
1990-02-16 0 0 -- --
1990-02-10 0 0 -- --
1989-11-15 0 0 -- --
1989-11-15 0 0 -- --
1989-07-12 0 0 -- --
1989-06-15 0 0 -- --
1989-05-23 0 0 -- --
1989-05-05 0 0 -- --
1989-05-05 0 0 -- --
1989-05-05 0 0 -- --
1989-04-04 0 0 -- --
1989-04-04 0 0 -- --
1988-06-24 0 0 -- --
1987-08-11 0 0 -- --
1987-07-24 0 0 -- --
1986-08-07 0 0 -- --
1986-07-26 0 0 -- --
1986-07-21 0 0 -- --
1986-07-21 0 0 -- --
1982-07-20 0 0 -- --
1982-04-03 0 0 -- --
1980-07-17 0 0 -- --
1980-07-17 0 0 -- --
1980-07-06 0 0 -- --
1980-04-13 0 0 -- --
1976-06-28 0 0 -- --
1976-05-13 0 0 -- --
1975-02-18 0 0 -- --
1974-06-10 0 0 -- --
1974-03-21 0 0 -- --
1969-07-07 0 0 -- --
1969-06-29 0 0 -- --
1968-08-23 0 0 -- --
1963-04-30 0 0 -- --
1961-08-21 0 0 -- --
1959-01-21 0 0 -- --
1957-11-18 0 0 -- --
1910-01-01 0 0 $2K --
1909-01-01 0 0 $15K --
1901-12-13 0 0 -- --
         
URBAN/SML STREAM FLD        
2002-10-12 0 0 -- --
         


Tornados In Lamar County, Georgia

    Length Width F-Scale Fatalities Injuries Property
Damage 		Crop
Damage

TORNADO
  2006-01-02 -- 50 -- 0 0 $2K --
  2005-08-29 1 100 1 0 2 $300K --
  2004-09-16 -- 50 -- 0 0 $250K --
  2000-04-03 1 50 -- 0 0 $1K --
  2000-04-03 4 50 1 0 1 $10K --
  2000-04-03 3 50 1 0 0 $15K --
  1998-04-03 2 100 -- 0 1 $100K --
  1998-04-03 4 150 1 0 0 $400K --
  1984-03-28 2 30 -- 0 0 $25K --
  1980-05-17 11 100 1 0 0 $3K --
  1977-08-02 1 100 1 0 1 $3K --
  1971-02-26 1 100 1 0 1 $25K --
  1957-04-05 1 33 -- 0 0 $25K --
  1956-05-02 8 33 2 0 1 $250K --
  1955-08-22 4 400 -- 0 0 -- --
  1950-06-07 2 300 1 0 0 $3K --


Hurricanes And Storms In Lamar County, Georgia

  • Tropical Storm: (Name Unknown) (January 1970); Wind Speed: 40 Knots


Crime Analysis

Everyone wants to feel safe. Individuals and families want to remain protected from violent or property crime. The crime data should not be totally relied upon when making a decision on where to live. If you are concerned, visit Lamar County, GA directly or research local government web sites.

Number of Sex Offenders In Georgia

15,000 Sex Offenders (approximate)




Interesting Data About Lamar County, Georgia

  • Resident Total Population Estimate (july 1) 2006: 16,679
  • Resident Total Population Estimate, Percent Change - April 1, 2000 To July 1, 2006: 4.8
  • Resident Total Population Estimate, Net Change - April 1, 2000 To July 1, 2006: 767
  • Resident Population (april 1) 2000 (complete Count): 15,912
  • Resident Population Under 5 Years Of Age (july 1) 2006: 992
  • Resident Population Under 5 Years Of Age, Percent (july 1) 2006: 5.9
  • Resident Population Under 18 Years Of Age (july 1) 2006: 3,914
  • Resident Population Under 18 Years Of Age, Percent (july 1) 2006: 23.5
  • Resident Population 65 Years And Over, Percent (july 1) 2006: 12.4
  • Resident Population 65 Years And Over (july 1) 2006: 2,065
  • Resident Population Total Females, Percent (july 1) 2006: 52.0
  • Resident Population White Alone (july 1) 2006: 11,727
  • Resident Population Black Alone (july 1) 2006: 4,701
  • Resident Population American Indian And Alaska Native Alone (july 1) 2006: 50
  • Resident Population Asian Alone (july 1) 2006: 76
  • Resident Population Native Hawaiian And Other Pacific Islander Alone (july 1) 2006: 2
  • Resident Population Two Or More Races (july 1) 2006: 123
  • Resident Population Hispanic Or Latino Origin (july 1) 2006: 238
  • Resident Population Not Hispanic, White Alone (july 1) 2006: 11,534
  • Resident Population White Alone, Percent (july 1) 2006: 70.3
  • Resident Population Black Alone, Percent (july 1) 2006: 28.2
  • Resident Population American Indian And Alaska Native Alone, Percent (july 1) 2006: 0.3
  • Resident Population Asian Alone, Percent (july 1) 2006: 0.5
  • Resident Population Native Hawaiian And Other Pacific Islander Alone, Percent (july 1) 2006: 0.0
  • Resident Population Two Or More Races, Percent (july 1) 2006: 0.7
  • Resident Population Hispanic Or Latino Origin, Percent (july 1) 2006: 1.4
  • Resident Population Not Hispanic, White Alone, Percent (july 1) 2006: 69.2
  • Births 2004: 204
  • Deaths 2004: 183
  • Infant Deaths Under One Year 2004: 3
  • Population 5 Years And Over By Residence In 1995 - Percent In Same House 2000 (sample): 57.3
  • Percent Foreign Born Population 2000 (sample): 1.0
  • Population 5 Years And Over, Percent Speaking Language Other Than English At Home 2000 (sample): 2.8
  • Educational Attainment - Persons 25 Years And Over - Percent High School Graduate Or Higher 2000: 71.3
  • Educational Attainment - Persons 25 Years And Over - Percent Bachelor's Degree Or Higher 2000: 11.3
  • Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 5 Years And Over, With A Disability 2000 (sample): 3,385
  • Average Travel Time To Work For Workers 16 Years And Over Not Working At Home 2000: 28.1
  • Housing Unit Estimates As Of July 1, 2006: 7,100
  • Housing Unit Estimates - Net Change, April 1, 2000 (base) To July 1, 2006: 955
  • Housing Unit Estimates - Percent Change, April 1, 2000 (base) To July 1, 2006: 15.5
  • Owner-occupied Housing Units - Percent Of Total Occupied Housing Units 2000 (complete Count): 72.4
  • Median Value Of Specified Owner-occupied Housing Units 2000 (sample): 79,900
  • Housing Units By Units In Structure - Multiple Units 2000 (sample): 11.0
  • Households 2000 (complete Count): 5,712
  • Persons Per Household 2000 (complete Count): 2.64
  • Per Capita Income In 1999: 16,666
  • Median Household Income 2004: 37,201
  • People Of All Ages In Poverty - Percent 2004: 13.7
  • Personal Income (naics) 2005: 402
  • Per Capita Personal Income (naics) 2005: 24,208
  • Civilian Labor Force 2006: 8,060
  • Civilian Labor Force Unemployment 2006: 451
  • Civilian Labor Force Unemployment Rate 2006: 5.6
  • Employment In All Industries (naics) 2005: 5,436
  • Employment In All Industries (naics), Net Change 2000(sic)- 2005: 5
  • Employment In Government And Government Enterprises (naics) 2005: 1,018
  • Earnings In All Industries (naics, No Code) 2005: 145,486
  • Earnings In All Industries (naics, No Code), Average Earnings Per Job 2005: 26,763
  • Private Nonfarm Establishments 2005: 220
  • Private Nonfarm Employment For Pay Period Including March 12, 2005: 2,480
  • Private Nonfarm Employment For Pay Period Including March 12, 2005, Percent Change 2000-2005: -20.7
  • Nonemployer: Total (naics 00) Establishments, 2005: 960
  • Accommodation And Food Services: Total (naics 72) - Sales Of Establishments With Payroll 2002: 10,294
  • Total Number Of Firms 2002: 1,000
  • Total Black-owned Firms Of 100 Or More, Percent 2002: 0.0
  • Total American Indian-and Alaska Native-owned Firms Of 100 Or More, Percent 2002: 0.0
  • Total Asian-owned Firms Of 100 Or More, Percent 2002: 0.0
  • Total Hispanic-owned Firms Of 100 Or More, Percent 2002: 0.0
  • Total Native Hawaiian-and Other Pacific Islander-owned Firms Of 100 Or More, Percent 2002: 0.0
  • Total Women-owned Firms Of 100 Or More, Percent 2002: 0.0
  • Manufacturing: Total (naics 31-33) - Value Of Shipments 2002: 169,226
  • Wholesale Trade: Total (naics 42) - Sales Of Establishments With Payroll 2002: 0
  • Retail Trade: Total (naics 44-45) - Sales Of Establishments With Payroll 2002: 74,831
  • Retail Trade: Total (naics 44-45) - Sales Of Establishments With Payroll Per Capita 2002: 4,613
  • New Private Housing Units Authorized By Building Permits - Total 2006 (20,000-place Universe): 172
  • Valuation Of New Private Housing Units Authorized By Building Permits 2006 (20,000-place Universe): 20,724
  • Land In Farms (naics) 2002(acres)(not Adjusted): 41,908
  • Federal Government Expenditure - Total Fy 2004: 84,716
  • Federal Government Expenditure Per Capita Fy 2004: 5,162
  • Land Area In Square Miles 2000: 184.82
  • Population Per Square Mile 2000: 86.0




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