Lamar, AR is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 1,535. It has a population density of 375 people per square mile. The city offers plenty of activities and organizations for residents to enjoy year-round. Some popular local businesses include Lamar Grocery, Acme Pizza, and Troutt’s Auto Repair. Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking and camping can be found in the nearby state parks and conservation areas. There are also several organizations focused on community development such as the Lamar Arts Council and the Lamar Historical Society. Sports fans can cheer on their favorite teams at sporting events like the local high school basketball games or watch youth baseball games at Lamar Ball Park.
The population in Lamar is 1,535. There are 333 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lamar is 32.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lamar is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lamar
- 57.9% are married
- 19.8% are divorced
- 32.8% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Lamar
- 87.9% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander