Lamar County is located in the state of Mississippi. With a land mass of 500 square miles, Lamar County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 3,907 inhabitants. Lamar County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Purvis, with a population of 9,539.

Lamar County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Lamar County residents is $31,505, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Mississippi. In keeping with this, the average house price in Lamar County is $67,162, well above the state average of $66,412.    Continued below...