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Lamar

Nebraska · 23 residents · 0.079 sq mi
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Lamar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,625. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23
+21%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.5
+10%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4122028361990201020202024Lamar
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2015
Per capita income
$32,044
+122%since 2000
from $14,463 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information42.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance28.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical28.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2017
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.7
−47%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2015
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Nebraska?

Lamar, Nebraska has about 23 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lamar, Nebraska earns about $75,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Nebraska expensive?

In Lamar, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $55,000.

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 22.2% 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 3 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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