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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lamar

Arkansas · 1,415 residents · 4.616 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,317. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,415
+86%since 1990
from 761 in 1990
1990 – 2025
307 / sq mi
+86%since 1990
from 165 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+22%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6041K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lamar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,317
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,852
+60%since 1990
from $7,399 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.2
+5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(759)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,333)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(49)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score9.4%(133)
9
+382%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Arkansas?

Lamar, Arkansas has about 1,415 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lamar, Arkansas earns about $23,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Arkansas expensive?

In Lamar, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Arkansas?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Arkansas?

About 17.7% of people in Lamar, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 654 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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