CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lamar Heights

Missouri · 178 residents · 0.783 sq mi

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Lamar Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value is $54,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 19%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

178

−18%vs 2000

vs 216 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

227 / sq mi

−18%vs 2000

vs 276 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.4

−17%vs 2000

vs 38.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024111

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,083

+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $30,625 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2023

Per capita income

$12,323

−23%vs 2000

vs $16,018 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.5%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$54,100

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $87,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$289

+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $329 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

56.4%

−6.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 62.9% in 2000

43.6% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−30%vs 2000

vs 2.9 in 2000

1990 – 2023

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.4%(204)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)

Asian0.5%(1)

Other0%

Diversity Score4.7%(10)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.9%(176)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)

Asian0%(0)

Other1.1%(2)

Diversity Score6.8%(12)

Diversity Score

+43%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.5%

+3.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.9%

−3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.3%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

8.5 min

−41%vs 2000

vs 14.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar Heights, Missouri?

Lamar Heights, Missouri has about 178 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamar Heights, Missouri?

The typical household in Lamar Heights, Missouri earns about $27,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar Heights, Missouri expensive?

In Lamar Heights, Missouri, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar Heights, Missouri?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar Heights, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar Heights, Missouri?

About 14.5% of people in Lamar Heights, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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