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Lamar

Arkansas · 1,605 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 $24,968. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,600. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,605
+13%since 2000
from 1,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6041K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lamar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,968
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,317 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,801
+16%since 2000
from $11,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services8.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,333)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(49)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(133)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,473)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(66)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score13.1%(210)
Diversity Score
13
+40%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Arkansas?

Lamar, Arkansas has about 1,605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lamar, Arkansas earns about $24,968 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 $67,600, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Arkansas?

About 8.7% 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 27.7% 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 844 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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