Lamar
Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,400. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.
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How many people live in Lamar, Colorado?
Lamar, Colorado has about 8,343 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Lamar, Colorado?
The typical household in Lamar, Colorado earns about $20,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lamar, Colorado expensive?
In Lamar, Colorado, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.
How educated are people in Lamar, Colorado?
About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Colorado?
About 23.6% of people in Lamar, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024