The Town FilesLamar County, Georgia
19,571 people. The median home is worth $216,500 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $67,062.
Towns in Lamar County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville | 6,292 | $176,500 | $57,411 | 31.1 |
People and housing
| Lamar County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $878 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $67,062 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 39.2 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
4,461 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,573 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 207 storm events in Lamar County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lamar County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).