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Lamar, TX
Census-designated place in Aransas County, Texas.
Population
1,202
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
393
ZIP codes
0
Lamar and its ZIP codes
Lamar at a glance
- Lamar is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,851, 11% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,000 (12% above Texas).
Local data for Lamar, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lamar, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,851
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$318,000
Homeownership
96.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.2%
Median age
62.7
Average commute
37.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (367), Irish Americans (297), Italian Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aransas County. PPP loans are for Lamar.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,045
6,201 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,565
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $9,865 per person
How people get to work
Lamar, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.5%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home31.8%
Average one-way commute: 37.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
3,808
25.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamar, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Lamar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday BeachCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| FultonTown | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| RockportCity | 8.4 mi | 16.5 |
| BaysideTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| FalmanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Aransas PassCity | 19 mi | 13.2 |
| TradewindsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| AustwellCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| RefugioTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| WoodsboroTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| TivoliCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| InglesideCity | 23 mi | 16.9 |
| GregoryCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Port AransasCity | 25 mi | 9 |
| SeadriftCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| Ingleside on the BayCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamar, TX in?
- Lamar is in Aransas County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lamar, TX?
- About 1,202 people live in Lamar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamar?
- Nearby places include Holiday Beach (2 mi), Fulton (5.7 mi), Rockport (8.4 mi), Bayside (14 mi), Falman (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023