Lamar, Missouri
Lamar: city in Missouri
About
Lamar is a city located in the county of Barton in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,532 and a population density of 322 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,233 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Lamar
| Population | 4,233 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Barton County |
| Postal code | 64759 |
| Phone Area Codes | 417 |
| Area | 14.06 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4951,-94.2766 |
| Named for | Mirabeau B. Lamar |
| Altitude | 961 feet / 293 meters |
| Capital city | Lamar is capital of Barton County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:13:22 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 301 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lamar is located at 37°29'42"N 94°16'36"W (37.4950500, -94.2766100).
Lamar map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lamar
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lamar decreased by 7.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,532 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,522 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,501 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,464 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,394 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,334 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,330 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,315 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,295 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,268 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,233 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Lamar
1Lamar City
1104 Broadway St, Lamar, MO 64759 View details
Phone: +14176825554
2USDA Service Center
702 E 12th St, Lamar, MO 64759, United States View details
Website available
People born in Lamar (7)
People born in Lamar, including Major League Baseball player Kid Durbin, physician Neva Abelson, Medal of Honor recipient Jack Weinstein, .
More notable people
- Mike Kelley he was born in 26/03/1975
- Mike Kelley he was born in 27/03/1975
- Trudy Jacobson (American business executive, investor, and philanthropist who serves as the chairman and co-founder of TransAm Trucking Inc.)
- Harry S. Truman (American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953)) he was born in 08/05/1884
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lamar, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481049 | Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center | Carthage (MO) | 64836-1332 |
| 155681 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (KS) | 66762 |
| 177117 | Cottey College | Nevada (MO) | 64772 |
| 488165 | Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Nevada (MO) | 64772-2805 |
| 417673 | Nevada Regional Technical Center | Nevada (MO) | 64772 |
Closest post offices linked to Lamar.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Post Office | Lamar (MO) | 64759 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Lamar, Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 7,641 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 Barton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barton County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 710 | City in Barton County, Missouri, United States |
| Liberal | 702 | City in Missouri |
| Nashville | 363 | Township in Barton County, Missouri |
| Mindenmines | 342 | City in Barton County, Missouri, United States |
| Newport | 315 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Lamar Heights | 173 | Human settlement in Barton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Milford | 23 | Village in Barton County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lamar distances to largest Missouri cities