Lamar, CO

Census Place

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2021 Population
7,636
0.5% 1-year growth
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35.7
5.56% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
20.3%
11.1% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$43,764
6.42% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$105,700
0.19% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
3,253
0.611% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lamar, CO had a population of 7.64k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $43,764. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lamar, CO grew from 7,598 to 7,636, a 0.5% increase and its median household income grew from $41,124 to $43,764, a 6.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lamar, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.6%), White (Hispanic) (25.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.58%), Other (Hispanic) (5.32%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (2.1%).

None of the households in Lamar, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.8% of the residents in Lamar, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lamar, CO are Lamar Community College (246 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lamar, CO was $105,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Lamar, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lamar, CO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Lamar, CO is home to a population of 7.64k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.6% of Lamar, CO residents were born outside of the country (809 people).

In 2021, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.17k people) in Lamar, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.98k White (Hispanic) and 579 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.8%
2021 Citizenship
94.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.8% of Lamar, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lamar, CO was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lamar, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.17k ± 211
  2. White (Hispanic)
    1.98k ± 419
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    579 ± 422
40.9%
Hispanic Population
3.12k people

In 2021, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.17k people) in Lamar, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.98k White (Hispanic) and 579 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

40.9% of the people in Lamar, CO are hispanic (3.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lamar, CO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    210,883 ± 11,065 people
  2. India
    21,272 ± 3,574 people
  3. China
    18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
809 people
7.96%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
605 people

As of 2021, 10.6% of Lamar, CO residents (809 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lamar, CO was 7.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    163 ± 103
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    159 ± 97
  3. Vietnam
    92 ± 58

Lamar, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Lamar, CO employs 3.25k people. The largest industries in Lamar, CO are Retail Trade (410 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (389 people), and Educational Services (385 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,221), Finance & Insurance ($125,221), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,475).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

3.25k
2021 Value
± 436
−0.611%
1 Year decline
± 18.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lamar, CO declined at a rate of −0.611%, from 3.27k employees to 3.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lamar, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (323 people), Production Occupations (320 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (314 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lamar, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

3.25k
2021 Value
± 436
−0.611%
1 Year decline
± 18.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lamar, CO declined at a rate of −0.611%, from 3.27k employees to 3.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lamar, CO, are Retail Trade (410 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (389 people), and Educational Services (385 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lamar, CO, though some of these residents may live in Lamar, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$31,582
Median earning men ± $1,813
$26,667
Median earning women ± $8,578

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,938), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,475), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,896).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,221), Public Administration ($35,919), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,180).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $23.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B
2020 Value in Colorado
$434B
Projected 2050 Value in Colorado
110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $9.69B
  2. $8.1B
  3. $8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
John Hickenlooper
Senator from Colorado2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Lamar, CO awarded 246 degrees. The student population of Lamar, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 278 male students and 418 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lamar, CO are White (133 and 56.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (86 and 36.3%), Black or African American (6 and 2.53%), and Two or More Races (4 and 1.69%).

The largest universities in Lamar, CO by number of degrees awarded are Lamar Community College (246 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lamar, CO are Animal Training (40 and 16.3%), General Construction Trades (36 and 14.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 and 13.4%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 696 students enrolled in Lamar, CO, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 376 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 33 degrees awarded
  2. 25 degrees awarded
  3. 21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lamar, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lamar, CO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
246 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lamar Community College with 246 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 85 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lamar, CO, which is 0.528 times less than the 161 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 133 degrees mean that there were 1.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 86 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($456) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Lamar, CO was $105,700 in 2021, which is 0.432 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $105,500 to $105,700, a 0.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Lamar, CO is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lamar, CO have an average commute time of 15.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lamar, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lamar, CO is $43,764. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lamar, CO was Census Tract 1 with a value of $71,806, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $46,979 and $44,044.

Property

$105,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$15,495
$1,821
Median Property Taxes
±$291

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lamar, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lamar, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

66.4%
Homeownership
2021
68.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66.4% of the housing units in Lamar, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1
  2. Census Tract 3
  3. Census Tract 7

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lamar, CO was Census Tract 1 with a value of $71,806, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $46,979 and $44,044.

The following map shows all of the places in Lamar, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$43,764
Median Household Income
± $3,279
2.74k
Number of Households
± 383

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.74k households in Lamar, CO grew to $43,764 from the previous year's value of $41,124.

The following chart displays the households in Lamar, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lamar, CO is from Colorado.
0.465
2021 Wage GINI in Colorado
0.467
2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (89.7%)
  2. Carpooled (5.26%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.22%)

In 2021, 89.7% of workers in Lamar, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.26%) and those who worked at home (3.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

15.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lamar, CO have a shorter commute time (15.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Lamar, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lamar, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lamar, CO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lamar, CO (1.48k out of 7.29k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lamar, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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88.6% of the population of Lamar, CO has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 34% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 7.85% on non-group plans, and 3.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prowers County, CO see 2434 patients per year on average, which represents a 20% decrease from the previous year (3041 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1513 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 448 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,434 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prowers County, CO

Primary care physicians in Prowers County, CO see an average of 2,434 patients per year. This represents a 20% decrease from the previous year (3,041 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prowers County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.9% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.4%
Uninsured
32.7%
Employer Coverage
34%
Medicaid
10.9%
Medicare
7.85%
Non-Group
3.22%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lamar, CO grew by 17.4% from 9.73% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lamar, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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