Population 5,805 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lamar
Household size in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lamar average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri overall, where it has 2.49 people. Household size has crept up from 2.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Lamar skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.4, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lamar: 20.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 9.2 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lamar
Renters in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Lamar rent their homes (38.9%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (59.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 13.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lamar: 15.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Lamar run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $502 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $529 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $572 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $798 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$296 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Lamar runs $798 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $296 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lamar
Bachelor's degrees in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lamar: 20.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lamar is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lamar
| Period | Lamar | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lamar has been strong: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lamar compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar | 2.59 | 41.9 | 20.0% | 38.9% | 15.4% | 1973 | $798 | 20.1% | 89.6% | 0.7% |
| Lamar Heights | 2.42 | 40.3 | 18.8% | 41.1% | 11.7% | 1971 | $741 | 21.7% | 89.8% | 0.0% |
| Milford | 2.99 | 38.5 | 5.1% | 23.1% | 9.5% | 1980 | $613 | 18.1% | 87.2% | 5.4% |
| Kenoma | 2.95 | 35.5 | 8.5% | 21.3% | 10.8% | 1983 | $612 | 12.9% | 85.5% | 0.2% |
| Irwin | 2.98 | 38.5 | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 1987 | $618 | 15.5% | 80.3% | 0.8% |
| Oakton | 3.14 | 33.2 | 2.8% | 35.7% | 19.4% | 1977 | $748 | 21.1% | 90.7% | 9.3% |
| Iantha | 2.68 | 51.0 | 2.7% | 21.2% | 10.8% | 1978 | $559 | 18.6% | 87.2% | 9.4% |
| Newport | 3.10 | 34.9 | 7.7% | 16.3% | 3.7% | 1985 | $587 | 15.0% | 84.2% | 0.0% |
| Golden City | 2.49 | 43.6 | 11.7% | 24.5% | 17.1% | 1969 | $790 | 13.8% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Jasper | 2.71 | 38.1 | 6.7% | 18.0% | 17.0% | 1981 | $823 | 20.5% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Sylvania | 2.96 | 46.2 | 8.0% | 25.6% | 22.4% | 1980 | $760 | 9.1% | 89.3% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: James City, NC · Jefferson, OH · Jefferson, MD · Jay, OK · Jasper, TN · Jarratt, VA · Jamestown, RI · Jamestown, OH · Jamestown, CA · Jefferson, OR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lamar. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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