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Lamar

Nebraska · 28 residents · 0.079 sq mi
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Population has grown 47% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
+47%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−24%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4122028361990201020202024Lamar
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
44.4%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
55.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(17)
Black3.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(17)
Diversity Score
60
+153%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−49.5 ptssince 2011
from 93.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
100.0%
+68.2 ptssince 2013
from 31.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Nebraska?

Lamar, Nebraska has about 28 residents according to the 2020 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 0.0% of people in Lamar, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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