Demographics & People — Lamar, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,290 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,666 |
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| Family Households | 1,132 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0444 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,024 |
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| Black or African American | 25 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,661 |
| German | 1,192 |
| Irish | 675 |
| Other groups | 639 |
| English | 307 |
| Italian | 114 |
| Dutch | 105 |
| Scottish | 103 |
| American | 77 |
| European | 77 |
Language
| English Only | 4,081 |
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| Spanish | 23 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,122 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 243 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,402 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lamar, Missouri.
