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Lamar

Pennsylvania · 562 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,863. Population has declined 13% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,800. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
−13%vs 2011
vs 646 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 471 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
−13%vs 2011
vs 48.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
545593642690738201020202024Lamar
2024570
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,863
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,556 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,018
−11%vs 2011
vs $19,030 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.349 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $96,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $680 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−43.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+11%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(553)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
Diversity Score
2
+362%vs 2011
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 29.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Female
49.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Pennsylvania?

Lamar, Pennsylvania has about 562 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lamar, Pennsylvania earns about $32,863 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Pennsylvania?

About 10.1% 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 16.5% of people in Lamar, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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