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Lamar

Pennsylvania · 570 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Lamar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,400. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $158,900. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
570
−8%since 2023
from 620 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
416 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 452 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+6%since 2023
from 43.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
545593642690738201020202024Lamar
2024570
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,721 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,535
−2%since 2023
from $33,103 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
+7%since 2023
from 0.314 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $170,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(27)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score12.3%(76)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(27)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score15%(85)
Diversity Score
15
+22%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+3%since 2023
from 24.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Female
52.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Pennsylvania?

Lamar, Pennsylvania has about 570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lamar, Pennsylvania earns about $66,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lamar, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $158,900.

How educated are people in Lamar, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Pennsylvania?

About 10.5% of people in Lamar, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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