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Lamar County, TX: growth, migration and housing
Lamar County has 51,503 residents, up 2.7% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,037 households moved in and 1,034 moved out (+3 net), bringing in a net $9.5M of income. Median household income is $61,880, the median home $200,700 and median rent $949 a month.
In Texas: 119th of 254 counties for 5-year population growth · 138th of 245 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 145th of 254 counties for median household income · 83rd of 250 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lamar County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 95 | $5.3M |
| Red River County, TX | 94 | $4.1M |
| Collin County, TX | 57 | $6.9M |
| Fannin County, TX | 42 | $2.5M |
| Hunt County, TX | 42 | $1.8M |
| Denton County, TX | 37 | $1.8M |
| Tarrant County, TX | 37 | $2.5M |
| Choctaw County, OK | 35 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lamar County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Red River County, TX | 88 | $3.9M |
| Dallas County, TX | 51 | $3.1M |
| Tarrant County, TX | 49 | $2.8M |
| Choctaw County, OK | 45 | $1.6M |
| Denton County, TX | 41 | $2.2M |
| Fannin County, TX | 39 | $1.7M |
| Hunt County, TX | 37 | $1.4M |
| Collin County, TX | 35 | $1.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.