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Lamar, CO
City in Prowers County, Colorado.
Population
7,611
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,459
ZIP codes
0
Lamar and its ZIP codes
Lamar at a glance
- Lamar is about 26 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 92nd most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $53,188 a year, 44% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,900 (72% below Colorado) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Lamar, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lamar, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,188
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$152,900
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
9.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,891), German Americans (980), Irish Americans (280).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prowers County. PPP loans are for Lamar.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,074
4,692 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,149
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.3M
FY 2026, $5,946 per person
How people get to work
Lamar, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 9.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
695
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 14°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamar, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
Cities near Lamar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WileyTown | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| McClaveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| GranadaTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| HastyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| HartmanTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| HollyTown | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| EadsTown | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamar, CO in?
- Lamar is in Prowers County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Lamar, CO?
- About 7,611 people live in Lamar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamar?
- Nearby places include Wiley (8.1 mi), McClave (13 mi), Granada (17 mi), Hasty (19 mi), Hartman (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023