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Lamar

County:
Prowers County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.215
State:
Colorado

Lamar is a city located in Prowers County, Colorado. Lamar has a 2026 population of 7,610. It is also the county seat of Prowers County. Lamar is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,703 in 2020.

The median household income in Lamar is $53,188 with a poverty rate of 21.33%. The median age in Lamar is 33.4 years: 31.2 years for males, and 36.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.1 males.

7.6K
Total Population
1,459
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.2%
Growth

Lamar Population

Lamar Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,610-15-0.2%
20257,625-16-0.21%
20247,6411061.41%
20237,535-26-0.34%
20227,561-69-0.9%
20217,630-73-0.95%
20207,703100.13%
20197,638390.51%
20187,599190.25%
20177,580290.38%
20167,55100%
20157,551-79-1.04%
20147,630-160-2.05%
20137,790-68-0.87%
20127,858-52-0.66%
20117,910-30-0.38%
20107,9401361.74%
20008,8695266.3%
19908,3436308.17%
19807,713-84-1.08%
19707,7974285.81%
19607,3695407.91%
19506,8292,38453.63%
19404,4452125.01%
19304,2331,72168.51%
19202,512-465-15.62%
19102,97700%

Median Age

Overall: 33.4 years
Female: 36.3 years
Male: 31.2 years

Lamar Adults

There are 5,570 adults, (1,126 of whom are seniors) in Lamar.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,675 (48.3%)
Male: 3,936 (51.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lamar includes 63.24% White, 17.83% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,81363.24%
Other race1,35717.83%
Two or more races1,13214.87%
Native American1592.09%
Black or African American1241.63%
Asian260.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,35717.83%
White96412.67%
Two or more races91011.96%
Native American1542.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,84950.57%
Two or more races2222.92%
Black or African American1241.63%
Asian260.34%
Native American50.07%

Lamar Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lamar 's average per capita income is $37,346. Household income levels show a median of $53,188. The poverty rate stands at 21.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$76,964-
Families$65,433$104,133
Households$53,188$84,806
Non Families$23,667$41,156

$37,346

Average Income

$53,188

Median Household Income

21.33%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)