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Lamar

Oklahoma · 158 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 $32,679. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% 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 $66,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
158
−8%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+4%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
641442253053851990201020202024Lamar
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,679
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,532
+31%since 2000
from $11,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing28.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$617
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.9%(25)
Diversity Score37.4%(59)
Diversity Score
37
+473%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% 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

Average commute
31.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 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%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Oklahoma?

Lamar, Oklahoma has about 158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lamar, Oklahoma earns about $32,679 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 $66,600, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Oklahoma?

About 4.4% 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 15.3% 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 67 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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