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Lamar

South Carolina · 862 residents · 1.213 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,042. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
862
−15%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6078361K1K2K1990201020202024Lamar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,042
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,395
+71%since 2000
from $15,473 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services15.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+60%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(543)
Black44.8%(455)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(642)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(399)
Black50.5%(435)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.1%(553)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, South Carolina?

Lamar, South Carolina has about 862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lamar, South Carolina earns about $36,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, South Carolina expensive?

In Lamar, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $116,800, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, South Carolina?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, South Carolina?

About 14.3% of people in Lamar, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 263 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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