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Lamar

Oklahoma · 118 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 $38,542. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
−31%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
−2%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
641442253053851990201020202024Lamar
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,542
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,526
+66%since 2000
from $11,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade40.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

Median home value
$45,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(77)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.4%(36)
Diversity Score57.8%(68)
Diversity Score
58
+786%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+101%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2013
from 51.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Oklahoma?

Lamar, Oklahoma has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lamar, Oklahoma earns about $38,542 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 $45,000.

How educated are people in Lamar, Oklahoma?

About 10.2% 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 15.2% 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 27 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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