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Lamar Heights

Missouri · 170 residents · 0.783 sq mi
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Lamar Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,321. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−21%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001331651972301990201020202024Lamar Heights
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,321
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$33,266
+108%since 2000
from $16,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$581
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
31.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−68%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−20%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar Heights, Missouri?

Lamar Heights, Missouri has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lamar Heights, Missouri earns about $32,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar Heights, Missouri expensive?

In Lamar Heights, Missouri, the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar Heights, Missouri?

About 27.4% 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 20.3% of people in Lamar Heights, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar Heights, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar Heights, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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