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Lamar County, TX
10 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Lamar County, Texas.
Population
50,669
Land area
907sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Lamar County
Lamar County at a glance
- Lamar County is 52% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,880, 21% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,700 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $949 a month.
- Its largest cities are Paris (24,775), Reno (3,500) and Blossom (1,393).
Local data for Lamar County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools22
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices13
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants142
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies9
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Lamar County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,880
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$200,700
Prices +4.9% in a year
Median rent
$949/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,164), Irish Americans (2,863), German Americans (2,763).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,747
22,227 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
PPP loans
$94.8M
1,625 loans, 11,425 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$248K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lamar County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
584
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 33°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamar County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lamar County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lamar County, TX?
- Paris is the largest city or town in Lamar County, with about 24,775 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lamar County?
- Lamar County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75411, 75416, 75421, 75434, 75435.
- What is the population of Lamar County, TX?
- About 50,669 people live in Lamar County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lamar County?
- Lamar County borders Bryan County, OK, Fannin County, Choctaw County, OK, Red River County, Delta County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023