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Lamar

Nebraska · 24 residents (2025 est.) · 0.079 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 80.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20
+5%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
253 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−40%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4122028361990201020202024Lamar
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,060
−10%since 2000
from $14,463 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
80.0%
+67.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
+87%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing100%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
40.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(4)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40%(8)
Diversity Score
40
+70%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2011
from 93.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2013
from 31.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
20.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
80.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Nebraska?

Lamar, Nebraska has about 20 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lamar, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Nebraska?

About 80.0% of people in Lamar, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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