Lamar, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lamar, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,598
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
18.3%
Median Home
$105,500
Median Income
$41,124
Median Rent
$746
Lamar SnackAbility
6
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Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Lamar, CO Cost Of Living
83
Lamar's Overall Cost Of Living
Lamar's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lamar | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Lamar in Colorado
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Population over time in Lamar
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,598 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,606 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,627 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,662 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 7,744 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 7,810 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,874 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,867 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,886 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,901 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lamar
| Race | Lamar | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 39.3% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lamar
| Gender | Lamar | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lamar for adults over 25
| Education | Lamar | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lamar, Colorado
| Income | Lamar | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.0% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.4% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.8% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
