Lamar, Colorado
Lamar: city in Colorado
About
Lamar is a city located in the county of Prowers in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,804. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,641 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lamar
| Population | 7,641 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Prowers County |
| Postal code | 81052 |
| Phone Area Codes | 719 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0872,-102.6208 |
| Named for | Lucius Q. C. Lamar |
| Altitude | 3,625 feet / 1105 meters |
| Capital city | Lamar is capital of Prowers County |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:53:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -2.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Lamar is located at 38°5'14"N 102°37'15"W (38.0872300, -102.6207500).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lamar decreased by 2.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,804 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,910 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,853 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,783 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,616 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,531 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,521 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,553 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,598 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,655 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,641 | -0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Lamar (13)
People born in Lamar, including actor Ken Curtis, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Wayne R. Grisham, film editor Gene Milford, .
More notable people
- Wesley Tuttle (American singer) he was born in 30/12/1917
- Duncan Gregg (American rower) he was born in 28/02/1910
- Curt Gentry (American historian) he was born in 13/06/1931
- Donald R. Pettinger (American jockey) he was born in 21/12/1961
- Kenneth Kester (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1936
- Marvin Ash (American musician) he was born in 04/10/1914
- Sandy Vance (American baseball player) he was born in 05/01/1947
- Scott Elarton (American baseball player) he was born in 23/02/1976
- Jim Francisco (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1937
- Jeremy Ausmus he was born in 22/09/1979
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lamar, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127389 | Lamar Community College | Lamar (CO) | 81052-3999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lamar, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMR | Lamar station | Main & Beach Streets | RAIL |
| LAJ | La Junta | 1 West First St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lamar.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Post Office | Lamar (CO) | 81052 |
| Wiley Post Office | Wiley (CO) | 81092 |
| Mc Clav Post Office | Mc Clave (CO) | 81057 |
| Granada Post Office | Granada (CO) | 81041 |
| Hasty Post Office | Hasty (CO) | 81044 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Lamar, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 4,233 people.
- Lamar, Pennsylvania Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 2,514 people.
- Lamar, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 1,729 people.
- Lamar, South Carolina town in South Carolina with a population of 930 people.
- Lamar, Oklahoma town in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 150 people.
- Lamar, Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 22 people.
Other cities in Prowers County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prowers County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Holly | 775 | Statutory Town in Prowers County in southeastern Colorado, United States, near the Kansas border |
| Granada | 509 | Town in Colorado, USA |
| Wiley | 395 | Town in Colorado, United States |
| Hartman | 76 | Human settlement in Prowers County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lamar distances to largest Colorado cities