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Lamar

Missouri · 4,425 residents · 5.214 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,296. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,425
+6%since 1990
from 4,168 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 799 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
−2%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,296
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,847 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,684
+47%since 1990
from $10,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(4,150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score1.5%(65)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,244)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(62)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score4.6%(204)
Diversity Score
5
+198%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Missouri?

Lamar, Missouri has about 4,425 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Missouri?

The typical household in Lamar, Missouri earns about $29,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Missouri expensive?

In Lamar, Missouri, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Missouri?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Missouri?

About 12.1% of people in Lamar, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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