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Lambert, MS
Town in Quitman County, Mississippi.
Population
792
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
936
ZIP codes
0
Lambert and its ZIP codes
Lambert at a glance
- Lambert is about 15 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $21,574, 62% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $62,300 (63% below Mississippi) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Lambert, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lambert, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,574
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$62,300
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (124), German Americans (9), Polish Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Quitman County. PPP loans are for Lambert.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,019
977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,946
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.75M
FY 2026, $6,112 per person
How people get to work
Lambert, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lambert, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
98
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lambert, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.4%
U.S. 33.3% +20.1 pts
Diabetes
23.7%
U.S. 12.1% +11.6 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Lambert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarksCity | 3.7 mi | 1.3 |
| CrowderTown | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| JonestownTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| FalconTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LyonTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| TutwilerTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 16 mi | 18.8 |
| SledgeTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| SumnerTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| WebbTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CoahomaTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CharlestonCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| PopeVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| CourtlandTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lambert, MS in?
- Lambert is in Quitman County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lambert, MS?
- About 792 people live in Lambert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lambert?
- Nearby places include Marks (3.7 mi), Crowder (8.7 mi), Darling (11 mi), Jonestown (13 mi), Falcon (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023