Lamar

City in Johnson County, Arkansas

Aerial view of Lamar, Arkansas
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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.

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, AR population

Lamar had 1,719 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,719
Density372 per sq mi (144 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lamar at a glance

StateArkansas (AR)
CountyJohnson County
TypeCity
Population1,719 (2020)
Land area4.62 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates35.4444° N, 93.3947° W
ZIP code72846
Census code (GEOID)0538290

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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