Lamar is a city located in Prowers County Colorado. Lamar has a 2024 population of 7,467. It is also the county seat of Prowers County. Lamar is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,699 in 2020.
The average household income in Lamar is $91,143 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median age in Lamar is 33.1 years: 31.1 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,337 | 69.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,028 | 13.47% |
| Other race | 1,022 | 13.4% |
| Native American | 100 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,824 | 2.59 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 1,490 | 3.32 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 839 | 1.2 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 441 | 2.84 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 54 | 1.74 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 377 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 412 | 9.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 339 | 7.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 519 | 11.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,374 | 30.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 376 | 8.4% |
| Some College | 1,078 | 24.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,791 | 2,618 | 607 |
| Hispanic | 1,494 | 920 | 233 |
| 2+ Races | 683 | 494 | 132 |
| Other Race | 513 | 242 | 90 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 18 |
| Native American | 25 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,200 | $56,500 | $65,161 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,513 | $125,804 | $48,451 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $0 | $38,030 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,410 | $30,104 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,676 | $34,720 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $34,242 | $35,568 | $33,244 |
$37,676
Average Earnings
$34,720
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.16% of Lamar residents speak only English, while 16.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,181 | 820 | 25.78% |
| White | 3,869 | 607 | 15.69% |
| Multiple | 986 | 472 | 47.87% |
| Other | 1,003 | 365 | 36.39% |
19.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.3%
Male Poverty Rate
17.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamar is Multiple, with 47.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamar is White, with 15.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.64% |
| High School | 25.63% |
| Some College | 12.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.82% |
| Male Employed | 12.58% |
| Female Employed | 6.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,608 | $109,741 |
| Households | $58,487 | $91,143 |
| Married Families | $80,682 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,989 | $45,491 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
495
Number of Veterans
431
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 225 |
| Vietnam | 130 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 75+ | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 10.03% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 7.64% |
| Other Race | 57 | 8.55% |
| Asian | 18 | 43.9% |
| Black | 15 | 31.25% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.64%
Born in Lamar
88.88%
Native Born
11.12%
Foreign Born
6%
Non Citizen
5.11%
Naturalized
88.88% of Lamar residents were born in the United States, with 62.64% having been born in Colorado. 6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,177 | -58 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 7,235 | -58 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 7,293 | -58 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 7,351 | -58 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 7,409 | -58 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 7,467 | -58 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 7,525 | -76 | -1% |
| 2022 | 7,601 | -72 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 7,673 | -26 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 7,699 | 61 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 7,638 | 39 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 7,599 | 19 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 7,580 | 29 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 7,551 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7,551 | -79 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 7,630 | -160 | -2.05% |
| 2013 | 7,790 | -68 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 7,858 | -52 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 7,910 | -30 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 7,940 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,869 | 526 | 6.3% |
| 1990 | 8,343 | 630 | 8.17% |
| 1980 | 7,713 | -84 | -1.08% |
| 1970 | 7,797 | 428 | 5.81% |
| 1960 | 7,369 | 540 | 7.91% |
| 1950 | 6,829 | 2,384 | 53.63% |
| 1940 | 4,445 | 212 | 5.01% |
| 1930 | 4,233 | 1,721 | 68.51% |
| 1920 | 2,512 | -465 | -15.62% |
| 1910 | 2,977 | -4,200 | -58.52% |