Lamar is a town located in Darlington County, South Carolina. Lamar has a 2025 population of 834. Lamar is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -2.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 856 in 2020.
The average household income in Lamar is $84,463 with a poverty rate of 31.33%.The median age in Lamar is 29.7 years: 23.5 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lamar includes 52.9% White, 47.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 765 | 52.9% |
Black or African American | 681 | 47.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lamar's average per capita income is $38,824. Household income levels show a median of $44,000. The poverty rate stands at 31.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $73,750 | - |
Families | $68,649 | $102,395 |
Households | $44,000 | $84,463 |
Non Families | $25,000 | $28,453 |
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