Lamar, Arkansas
Lamar: city in Arkansas, USA
About
Lamar is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,605. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,729 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lamar
| Population | 1,729 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Postal code | 72846 |
| Phone Area Codes | 479 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.38% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.62% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4406,-93.3880 |
| Altitude | 440 feet / 134 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:09:49 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lamar is located at 35°26'26"N 93°23'17"W (35.4406400, -93.3879600).
Lamar map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Lamar increased by 7.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,415 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,605 | 11.84% | census |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,677 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,670 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,672 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,678 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,681 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,705 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,720 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,722 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,729 | 0.4% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Lamar
1Lamar City Hall
437 W Main St, Lamar, AR 72846 View details
Phone: +14798853865
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lamar, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107558 | University of the Ozarks | Clarksville (AR) | 72830 |
Closest post offices linked to Lamar.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Post Office | Lamar (AR) | 72846 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Lamar, Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 7,641 people.
- 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, 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 Johnson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | 9,721 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Coal Hill | 1,003 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Hartman | 552 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Strawberry | 272 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lamar distances to largest Arkansas cities