Lamar County, Alabama
Lamar County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Lamar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,564 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,764 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vernon. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Lamar County at a glance
Lamar County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
VernonPopulation 1,843
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lamar County
| Population | 13,764 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Lamar County, Lamar County, Lamar County |
| Area | 1568 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7792,-88.0969 |
| Named for | Lucius Q. C. Lamar |
| Capital | Vernon |
| Establishment | February 04, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:55:18 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lamar County is located at 33°46'45"N 88°5'49"W (33.7792100, -88.0969000). It has 5 neighbors: Fayette County, Marion County, Pickens County, Lowndes County and Monroe County.
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The largest city of Lamar County is Vernon with a population of 1,843. Other cities include, Sulligent population 1,834, Millport population 970, Kennedy population 421 and Detroit population 221. See all Lamar County cities & populated places.
Lamar County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lamar County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 1,843 | City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States |
| Sulligent | 1,834 | City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States |
| Millport | 970 | Town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States |
| Kennedy | 421 | Town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States |
| Detroit | 221 | Town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States |
| Beaverton | 184 | Town in Lamar County, Alabama, USA |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lamar County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lamar County decreased by 5.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,564 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,291 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,248 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,212 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,067 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,927 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,928 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,882 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,882 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,805 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,764 | -0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Lamar County (4)
People born in Lamar County, including politician William B. Bankhead, politician John H. Bankhead II, artist Jerry Dolyn Brown, .
More notable people
- Rube Burrow (American outlaw and train robber) he was born in 11/12/1855
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lamar County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 64,165 people.
- Lamar County, Texas county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 49,905 people.
- Lamar County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,261 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |