The Town FilesLamar County, Mississippi
65,713 people. The median home is worth $224,700 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $70,909.
Towns in Lamar County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hattiesburg | 6,006 | $213,700 | $39,366 | 28.8 |
| Arnold Line | 2,333 | $157,900 | $53,750 | 38.6 |
| Purvis | 1,909 | $168,100 | $45,667 | 31.6 |
| Sumrall | 1,765 | $206,800 | $70,382 | 46.1 |
| Oak Grove | 1,758 | $221,700 | $82,411 | 29.8 |
| Lumberton | 1,617 | $86,200 | $38,147 | 42.9 |
People and housing
| Lamar County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,700 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,126 | $820 |
| Median household income | $70,909 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
20,129 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,276 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 576 storm events in Lamar County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lamar County has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4922: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| October 28, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3550: Hurricane Zeta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).