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Lamar

Colorado · 7,804 residents · 5.215 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,521. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,100. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
7,804
−12%since 2000
from 8,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,496 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+10%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Lamar
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,521
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,660 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,944
+22%since 2000
from $13,900 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(5,422)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(3,241)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(5,284)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(4,503)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(3,100)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0.6%(48)
Diversity Score62.4%(4,870)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Colorado?

Lamar, Colorado has about 7,804 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Colorado?

The typical household in Lamar, Colorado earns about $31,521 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 $80,100, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Colorado?

About 18.1% 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 24.6% of people in Lamar, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 539 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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