Lamar County, Texas
Lamar County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Lamar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,793 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,905 inhabitants. Its county seat is Purvis. The county was created 120 years ago in 1904.
Lamar County is located in northeastern Texas along the Red River. It was established in 1840 and named for Mirabeau Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas.
The city of Paris has been the county seat since 1844. Paris was settled in 1839 and named for the capital of France. By the late 1800s, it became an important railroad hub and center of commerce.
Key Facts About Lamar County Today
Population: As of 2021, around 50,000 people live in Lamar County. Paris has about 25,000 residents.
Major Industries: The economy today relies on healthcare, education, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. Major employers are Campbell Soup and Texas Instruments.
Attractions: Top attractions include the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site, Downtown Paris, Camp Maxey Training Center, and the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial.
Things to See and Do in Lamar County
Some top attractions and activities in Lamar County include:
- Touring the 1854 Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site
- Shopping and dining in historic downtown Paris
- Fishing and boating on the waters of Pat Mayse Lake
- Visiting military and war exhibits at the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial
- Attending the annual Lamar County Spring Show highlighting ranching heritage
With its historic towns and sites, Lamar County offers a window into the frontier spirit and cultural traditions of Northeast Texas.
Quick Facts about Lamar County
| Population : | 49,905 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Lamar County, Lamar County, Lamar County |
| Area : | 1296 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Lucius Q. C. Lamar |
| Altitude : | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Capital : | Purvis |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1904 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:07:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 39 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lamar County is located at 33°40'2"N 95°34'16"W (33.6672600, -95.5712000). It has 2 neighbors: Covington County and Pearl River County.
Lamar County map
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The largest city of Lamar County is Paris with a population of 24,872. Other cities include, Forest Hill population 12,943, Reno population 3,349, Blossom population 1,576 and Amherst population 652. See all Lamar County cities & populated places.
Lamar County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lamar County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 24,872 | County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States |
| Forest Hill | 12,943 | Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Reno | 3,349 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States |
| Blossom | 1,576 | City |
| Amherst | 652 | City in Texas, United States |
| Roxton | 640 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States |
| Deport | 555 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States |
| Sun Valley | 80 | City in Texas, United States |
| Toco | 76 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States. |
- Official Website
Official website of Lamar County
Lamar County has 2 neighbours.
- Covington County county in Mississippi, United States
- Pearl River County county in Mississippi, United States
- Purvis
Demographics
The population of Lamar County increased by 0.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 49,793 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,861 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,656 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,092 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,411 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,373 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,528 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,568 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,729 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,859 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,905 | 0.09% | estimation process |
People born in Lamar County (1)
American politician Harvey Fillingane was born in Lamar County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lamar County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 64,165 people.
- Lamar County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,261 people.
- Lamar County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 13,764 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
