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Population

1,748

Population

Lamar has a population of 1,748 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has increased by 143 people (8.9%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are positive. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Danville or Cedarville, you will find that these cities have a population decline of 167 and a growth of 329 people, respectively (-6.9% and 23.6% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$35,411

Median Household Income

The Lamar median household income is $35,411 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has increased by $5173 (17.1%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Lamar is lower than in Russellville($35,541), but greater than in Danville($35,365). The median household income in Arkansasis $41,371 (16.8% higher than in Lamar)

Median Property Value

$88,700

Median Property Value

The median property value in Lamar is $88,700 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $90,000 (making a decrease of $1,300 or 1.4% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in Barlingis $89,100, in Perryville— $87,900. Median property value in Arkansas is $111,400

Poverty Rate

19.4%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Lamar is 19.4%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Perry, 19.4% of the population live below the poverty line, in Oden— 19.1%. The poverty rate in Arkansasis 14.25%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Lamar is slightly worse than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$611

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Lamar is $611 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was lower — $559/mo (-9.3%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Arkansasis higher at $677 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Branchpay $613/mo, in Huntsville— $608/mo.

Rent Burden

29.6%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Lamar is 29.6% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Lamar is higher than in the state of Arkansas, where the rent burden is 29.5%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 30.1% in Pottsville, and in West Fork— 29.0%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

26.8%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

26.8% of housing units in Lamar are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was higher — 30.5%. It seems that now less people live in rented houses in Lamar than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Perry(26.8%), Central City(23.9%).

Renter Occupied Households

205

Renter Occupied Households

There are 205 renter occupied households in Lamar (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2015, the number of such type of households has increased by 1% (205 households in 2016 vs. 202 in 2015). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 212 households in West Fork, 205 units in Mulberry.

Eviction Filings

0.76

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Lamar in 2016 is 0.76.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Lamar has less eviction cases than Coal Hill(0.78 filing in 2016), more eviction cases than Winslow(0.29 filing).

Quick Facts

Lamar is a city located in Arkansas. 1,722 residents reside in Lamar. The city's area is approximately 4.64 sq mi (12.03 km²). Lamar has a land area of 4.62 sq mi (11.95 km²). Lamar has a water area of 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²). The city density is 373.13/sq mi (144.07/km²). Lamar is 440 ft (134 m) above the sea level. 479 is the phone area code for the city. Lamar is in the UTC-6 (Central (CST)) time zone. UTC-5 (CDT) is the summer time in Lamar. The FIPS code is 05-38290. Lamar is a city with just one ZIP code — 72846. The GNIS identifier is 0077440

Top Names

The most popular names in Lamar

Billy Hughes — 4 persons

Rebekah Duff — 3 persons

Billy Mcguire — 3 persons

Mary Childers — 3 persons

Kenneth Sparks — 3 persons

Jeannie Smith — 3 persons

Reba Umholtz — 2 persons

Chaffy Uhde — 2 persons

William Turner — 2 persons

Trent Star — 2 persons

Nancy Sparks — 2 persons

Jennifer Sparks — 2 persons

Terry Smith — 2 persons

Donald Sims — 2 persons

Erica Siam — 2 persons

Ryan Shipley — 2 persons

Roger Shatwell — 2 persons

Roy Schreckhise — 2 persons

H Savell — 2 persons

Tim Sanderson — 2 persons

Loren Allen — 2 persons

Heath Sanders — 2 persons

Dylan Rusk — 2 persons

Theodore Ritchie — 2 persons

Jerry Rhodus — 2 persons

Mary Pruitt — 2 persons

Ann Price — 2 persons

Wade Preece — 2 persons

Angie Preece — 2 persons

David Pitts — 2 persons

Dennis Pearson — 2 persons

William Palmer — 2 persons

Jessica Palmer — 2 persons

Ricky Oxford — 2 persons

Scott Owens — 2 persons

Charlcie Nichols — 2 persons

Kathleen Morrow — 2 persons

Glenda Morrison — 2 persons

Charles Morrison — 2 persons

Justin Morgan — 2 persons

Stacey Mize — 2 persons

Dwain Melson — 2 persons

Gene Mckinney — 2 persons

Cody Mayfield — 2 persons

Jennifer Lemmon — 2 persons

Kurtus Leavell — 2 persons

Jennifer Kreutzer — 2 persons

Richard Knoernschild — 2 persons

Jerry Killough — 2 persons

Robert Key — 2 persons

Robyn Kerce — 2 persons

Paul Kerce — 2 persons

Pamela Kellison — 2 persons

Richard Judah — 2 persons

Judy Horner — 2 persons

Alma Holt — 2 persons

Joseph Hilliker — 2 persons

Sheila Hill — 2 persons

Nancy Hill — 2 persons

Marissa Hayes — 2 persons

Joanne Hawkins — 2 persons

Mary Haston — 2 persons

Matthew Harris — 2 persons

Dustin Harris — 2 persons

Carol Harris — 2 persons

Kayla Hanson — 2 persons

Oma Hampton — 2 persons

George Hachmeister — 2 persons

Terry Goodman — 2 persons

Louis Gindler — 2 persons

Carl Gillum — 2 persons

Garry Garrison — 2 persons

Bobby-emma Freeman — 2 persons

Melissa Fann — 2 persons

Larry English — 2 persons

Gary Eldridge — 2 persons

Donna Eblen — 2 persons

Carl Dodd — 2 persons

Erin Dlugosh — 2 persons

Darin Dlugosh — 2 persons

Phyllis Dillard — 2 persons

Charles Dillard — 2 persons

Brett Daniel — 2 persons

Danielle Barnes — 2 persons

Connie Curtis — 2 persons

Bobby Curtis — 2 persons

Mitchell Crutchfield — 2 persons

Keena Cowell — 2 persons

Denise Cowell — 2 persons

John Cochran — 2 persons

Jessica Cochran — 2 persons

Jennifer Cleveland — 2 persons

David Clayborn — 2 persons

Robert Clark — 2 persons

Martha Chavers — 2 persons

Lawrence Chavers — 2 persons

Johnny Capps — 2 persons

Steve Campbell — 2 persons

Jimmy Campbell — 2 persons

Eugene Burton — 2 persons

Lamar, AR People Search

Population

Lamar has a population of 1,748 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Race and Ethnicity

Median Household Income

The Lamar median household income is $35,411 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Lamar is $88,700 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Lamar is $611 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Lamar is 29.6% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

26.8% of housing units in Lamar are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 205 renter occupied households in Lamar (2016).

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Lamar in 2016 is 0.76.

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