Lamar
Census-designated place in Benton County, Mississippi
Lamar is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Benton County, Mississippi, with 39 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 554 ft (169 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Snow Lake Shores, 7.6 miles SE.
- 39residents (2020 Census)
- 554 ftelevation · 169 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 69 / sq mipopulation density
- 38642ZIP code
About Lamar
Lamar is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. It is located along Mississippi Highway 7 in western Benton County. Lamar has a post office with the ZIP code 38642. The nearly abandoned Mississippi Central Railroad runs through Lamar, and is only used rarely for freight trafficking.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 39.
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Lamar had 39 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39 |
|---|---|
| Density | 69 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lamar at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 39 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9122° N, 89.3151° W |
| ZIP code | 38642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2839000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lamar
- Snow Lake Shores7.6 mi SE
- Ashland9.5 mi SE
- La Grange, TN10.3 mi NE
- Moscow, TN11.1 mi N
- Holly Springs11.9 mi SW
- Grand Junction, TN11.9 mi NE
- Mount Pleasant12.3 mi W
- Red Banks15.1 mi W
- Saulsbury, TN15.9 mi NE
- Rossville, TN16.2 mi NW
- Williston, TN17.4 mi N
- Victoria17.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lamar
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Benton County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Lamar, MS?
39 people lived in Lamar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, MS?
The ZIP code of Lamar is 38642.
What is the elevation of Lamar?
554 feet (169 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lamar?
Snow Lake Shores (7.6 mi), Ashland (9.5 mi), La Grange (10.3 mi), Moscow (11.1 mi), Holly Springs (11.9 mi).
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