What is the population of Lamar, Colorado?

Lamar has a population of approximately 7,611 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Lamar, Colorado located?

Lamar is located in Colorado, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.0760°, -102.6147°.

What is the median household income in Lamar?

The median household income in Lamar is approximately $53,188 based on the most recent open data.

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Lamar

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Total population

7,611

Median home value

$152,900

20.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$53,188

Lamar$53k

National$74k

Weather56°F · Partly Cloudy

Coordinates38.08°, -102.61°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Lamar is a small city that lies in Colorado, United States. Lamar maps to 38.076°, -102.615° — squarely within the warm temperate belt. Around 7,611 people are recorded as living there in the most recent open data. The latitude suggests warm summers and cool winters. Solar-resource estimates put the area at about 1,840 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year with sunshine for roughly 72% of daylight hours. It covers about 13.5 km² of land area. At 564 people per km², the city shows an average residential density. The remainder of this page draws on open public data to describe the area's demographics, climate, environment and nearby amenities.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

33.4

Median home value

$152,900

Housing units

3,462

Poverty rate

21.3%

Unemployment

4.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

63.2%

Black

1.6%

Asian

0.3%

Hispanic

44.5%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.0760

Longitude

-102.6147

Water area

0.02 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

56°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

84°F

Sunny

Saturday Night

53°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

84°F

Sunny

Sunday Night

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

Monday

84°F

Partly Sunny

Forecast for Lamar, CO from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.2%

Diabetes

11.1%

Adult obesity

30.5%

Binge drinking

17.2%

Adult smoking

16.3%

No leisure activity

26.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

90,088

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) · Aves
3,952
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,329
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
3,254
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,211
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia J.F.Gmelin, 1789 · Aves
2,919
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
2,890
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
2,823
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,682

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Lamar High School
High · LAMAR · 445 students · 17.8:1 ratio
Lamar Middle School
Middle · LAMAR · 325 students · 16.3:1 ratio
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · LAMAR · 263 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Parkview Elementary School
Elementary · LAMAR · 233 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Wiley Elementary School
Elementary · WILEY · 154 students · 15.4:1 ratio
Alta Vista Charter School
Elementary · LAMAR · 131 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Other · LAMAR · 125 students · 41.7:1 ratio
Wiley Junior-Senior High School
High · WILEY · 112 students · 10.2:1 ratio