Lamar, CO

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    2024 Population
    7,611
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.4
    0.906% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.3%
    6.73% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,188
    9.06% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $152,900
    11.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,442
    0.702% 1-year growth

    About

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

    The largest universities in Lamar, CO are Lamar Community College (198 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Lamar, CO was $152,900, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

    Most people in Lamar, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.75 minutes. The average car ownership in Lamar, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Lamar, CO is home to a population of 7.61k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.3% of Lamar, CO residents were born outside of the country (857 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.85k people) in Lamar, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.36k Other (Hispanic) and 964 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93%
    2024 Citizenship
    94%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93% of Lamar, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lamar, CO was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lamar, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.85k ± 230
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      1.36k ± 385
    3. White (Hispanic)
      964 ± 386
    44.5%
    Hispanic Population
    3.39k people

    In 2024, there were 2.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.85k people) in Lamar, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.36k Other (Hispanic) and 964 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    44.5% of the people in Lamar, CO are hispanic (3.39k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 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
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    11.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    857 people
    11%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    842 people

    As of 2024, 11.3% of Lamar, CO residents (857 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lamar, CO was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      138 ± 78
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      102 ± 75
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      83 ± 71

    Lamar, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lamar, CO.

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    Health

    88.8% of the population of Lamar, CO has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 34.4% on Medicaid, 9.62% on Medicare, 7% on non-group plans, and 3.04% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.2%
    Uninsured
    34.7%
    Employer Coverage
    34.4%
    Medicaid
    9.62%
    Medicare
    7%
    Non-Group
    3.04%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lamar, CO grew by 1.32% from 11.1% to 11.2%.

    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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    Economy

    The economy of Lamar, CO employs 3.44k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lamar, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (829 people), Construction (358 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (347 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,146), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,068), and Educational Services ($51,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.44k
    2024 Value
    ± 460
    0.702%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lamar, CO grew at a rate of 0.702%, from 3.42k employees to 3.44k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lamar, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (451 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (328 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (275 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.44k
    2024 Value
    ± 460
    0.702%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lamar, CO grew at a rate of 0.702%, from 3.42k employees to 3.44k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lamar, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (829 people), Construction (358 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (347 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

    $34,427
    Median earning men ± $5,984
    $34,608
    Median earning women ± $4,930

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,357), Manufacturing ($49,500), and Public Administration ($45,957).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,197), Manufacturing ($52,679), and Retail Trade ($48,558).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Lamar, CO awarded 198 degrees. The student population of Lamar, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 319 male students and 371 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Lamar, CO are White (107 and 54.6%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 37.8%), Black or African American (8 and 4.08%), and Two or More Races (3 and 1.53%).

    The largest universities in Lamar, CO by number of degrees awarded are Lamar Community College (198 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Lamar, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (28 and 14.1%), Equestrian Studies (27 and 13.6%), and General Studies (27 and 13.6%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 690 students enrolled in Lamar, CO, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 304 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      28 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      27 degrees awarded
    3. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lamar, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 28 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
    Lamar Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    198 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lamar Community College with 198 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 66 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lamar, CO, which is 0.5 times less than the 132 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 107 degrees mean that there were 1.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 74 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,058) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($492) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,460) 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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lamar, CO was $152,900 in 2024, which is 0.46 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $137,100 to $152,900, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lamar, CO is 64%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lamar, CO have an average commute time of 9.75 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.

    Housing

    Property

    $152,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,541
    $1,926
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$319

    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

    64%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 64% of the housing units in Lamar, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lamar, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $53,188
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,608
    3.01k
    Number of Households
    ± 387

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.01k households in Lamar, CO declined from $53,188 from the previous year's value of $58,487.

    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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lamar, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (84.2%)
    2. Carpooled (7.07%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.85%)

    In 2024, 84.2% of workers in Lamar, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.07%) and those who worked at home (4.85%).

    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

    9.75 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lamar, CO have a shorter commute time (9.75 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Lamar, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Lamar, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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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

    Poverty & Diversity

    21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lamar, CO (1.56k out of 7.32k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

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