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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lamar

Oklahoma · 91 residents · 11.994 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,250. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 44.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

91
−47%vs 2000
vs 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
−47%vs 2000
vs 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 44.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
641442253053851990201020202024Lamar
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,250
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,429
−42%vs 2000
vs $11,131 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.0%
+37.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
$225
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
74.4%
−13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
25.6% rent
1.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(146)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(11)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.4%(5)
5
−18%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
36.4%
−38.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.1%
+9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.5 min
+89%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lamar, Oklahoma?

Lamar, Oklahoma has about 91 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lamar, Oklahoma earns about $11,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lamar, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Oklahoma?

About 13.6% 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 44.0% of people in Lamar, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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