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Lamar

Oklahoma · 128 residents (2025 est.) · 11.994 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−7%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+4%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:128 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
641442253053851990201020202024Lamar
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,535
+120%since 2000
from $11,131 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+11%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing11.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
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

Median gross rent
$800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lamar on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(146)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.6%(49)
Diversity Score62.1%(99)
Diversity Score
62
+852%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 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
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2013
from 51.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+35.5 ptssince 2017
from 44.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Oklahoma?

Lamar, Oklahoma has about 160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lamar, Oklahoma earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lamar, Oklahoma, the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Oklahoma?

About 25.0% of people in Lamar, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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