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Lamar

Missouri · 4,532 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 $38,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
4,532
+2%since 2000
from 4,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,131
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,296 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,122
+16%since 2000
from $15,684 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,244)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(62)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(204)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,243)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(85)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other2.7%(123)
Diversity Score13.6%(616)
Diversity Score
14
+195%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Missouri?

Lamar, Missouri has about 4,532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Missouri?

The typical household in Lamar, Missouri earns about $38,131 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Missouri?

About 15.4% 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 19.7% 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 364 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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