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CITY · 2010 ACS

Lamar

Texas · 636 residents · 3.061 sq mi
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Lamar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,649. Population has grown 41% since 2011. Median home value is $260,700. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
636
+41%vs 2011
vs 452 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+41%vs 2011
vs 148 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.4
−11%vs 2011
vs 63.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3416731K1K2K201020202024Lamar
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,649
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,531 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,519
−22%vs 2011
vs $31,530 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.418 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade23.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services14.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $250,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−56.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.7% in 2011
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
54.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
−6%vs 2011
vs 6.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(546)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11%(70)
Asian1.6%(10)
Other3.9%(25)
Diversity Score35.7%(227)
Diversity Score
36
+834%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+42%vs 2011
vs 20.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.2%
−29.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
Female
44.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
Foreign born
12.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.3%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Texas?

Lamar, Texas has about 636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Texas?

The typical household in Lamar, Texas earns about $40,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Texas expensive?

In Lamar, Texas, the median home is worth about $260,700.

How educated are people in Lamar, Texas?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Texas?

About 26.8% of people in Lamar, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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