Lamar
City in Johnson County, Arkansas

Lamar is a city in Johnson County, Arkansas, with 1,719 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 440 ft (134 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarksville, 4.9 miles W.
- 1,719residents (2020 Census)
- 440 ftelevation · 134 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 372 / sq mipopulation density
- 72846ZIP code
About Lamar
Lamar is a city in Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lamar had a population of 1,719.
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Living in Lamar
- Median household income
- $50,568
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Median rent
- $548/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Lamar had 1,719 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Density | 372 per sq mi (144 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lamar at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,719 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.62 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4444° N, 93.3947° W |
| ZIP code | 72846 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0538290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lamar
- Clarksville4.9 mi W
- Knoxville5.0 mi S
- Hagarville6.0 mi NE
- Morrison Bluff8.2 mi SW
- Scranton10.0 mi SW
- New Blaine10.6 mi S
- London11.7 mi SE
- Hartman13.3 mi W
- Ozone13.7 mi N
- Coal Hill15.2 mi W
- Dover16.2 mi E
- Subiaco17.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lamar
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Johnson County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Lamar, AR?
1,719 people lived in Lamar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, AR?
The ZIP code of Lamar is 72846.
What is the elevation of Lamar?
440 feet (134 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lamar?
Clarksville (4.9 mi), Knoxville (5.0 mi), Hagarville (6.0 mi), Morrison Bluff (8.2 mi), Scranton (10.0 mi).
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