Lamar
City in Prowers County, Colorado
Lamar is a city in Prowers County, Colorado, with 7,687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,625 ft (1,105 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wiley, 7.9 miles NW.
- 7,687residents (2020 Census)
- 3,625 ftelevation · 1,105 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 1,473 / sq mipopulation density
- 81052ZIP code
About Lamar
Lamar is the home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Prowers County, Colorado. The city population was 7,687 at the 2020 United States census. The city was named after Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, a Confederate soldier and diplomat who wrote the Mississippi Secession Ordinance, and after the Civil War, went on to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Lamar is the home of Lamar Community College, and is the largest city in southeastern Colorado.
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Living in Lamar
- Median household income
- $53,188
- Median home value
- $152,900
- Median rent
- $858/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Lamar had 7,687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,473 per sq mi (569 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lamar at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Prowers County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,687 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,625 ft (1,105 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0760° N, 102.6147° W |
| ZIP code | 81052 |
| Official website | ci.lamar.co.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0843110 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lamar
- Wiley7.9 mi NW
- McClave13.4 mi W
- Granada16.5 mi E
- Hasty19.4 mi W
- Hartman21.6 mi E
- Holly26.7 mi E
- Brandon27.3 mi N
- Eads29.4 mi N
- Sheridan Lake32.1 mi NE
- Coolidge, KS33.1 mi E
- Las Animas33.1 mi W
- Two Buttes37.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Prowers County, Colorado.
What is the population of Lamar, CO?
7,687 people lived in Lamar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, CO?
The ZIP code of Lamar is 81052.
What is the elevation of Lamar?
3,625 feet (1,105 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lamar?
Wiley (7.9 mi), McClave (13.4 mi), Granada (16.5 mi), Hasty (19.4 mi), Hartman (21.6 mi).
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