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Lamar CDP, MS

ZIP 38642 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38642

38642 has a population of 2,085 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (44.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
34.2%-44% vs US avg
x
Black
50.3%+306% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
13.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.8%-42% vs US avg
x
18–64
70.7%+15% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
32.2%+190% vs US avg
x
High school
30.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.6%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.9%+36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.9%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.6%+91% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.3%+1027% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38642

Poverty Rate
14.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.6%+91% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.8%+134% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.4%+117% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
65.3%+1027% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,085
Median age36.8
Poverty rate14.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White34.2%
Hispanic2.4%
Black50.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%