Lamar, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,290
Population
823/sq mi density
$34,894
Median Income
$21,721 per capita
$114,800
Home Value
$190,458 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
93
Violent Crime/100K
3,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,894 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,290
Census 2023
Population Density
823
per square mile
Land Area
5.4
square miles (14.1 km²)
Median Age
39.6 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.8%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99%
Spanish
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
29.5%
127% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.3%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.7%
1% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,290 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 823 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 29.5% |
| Health Insurance | 91.3% |
| Uninsured | 8.7% |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |