Lamar
City in Barton County, Missouri
Lamar is a city in Barton County, Missouri, with 4,266 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lamar Heights, 0.8 miles W.
- 4,266residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 818 / sq mipopulation density
- 64759ZIP code
About Lamar
Lamar is a city in and the county seat of Barton County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,266. It is known as the birthplace of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States.
The Lamar city government is consolidated with Barton County's City Township. Because the city governance and township governance have different roles, circa 2002 the U.S. Census Bureau counted them as separate governments for census purposes. In addition, the city of Lamar is surrounded by, but is not part of Barton County's Lamar Township.
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Living in Lamar
- Median household income
- $36,705
- Median home value
- $117,200
- Median rent
- $832/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Lamar had 4,266 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,266 |
|---|---|
| Density | 818 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lamar at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Barton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,266 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4939° N, 94.2784° W |
| ZIP code | 64759 |
| Official website | cityoflamar.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2940376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lamar
- Lamar Heights0.8 mi W
- Irwin6.7 mi N
- Iantha6.8 mi W
- Milford9.2 mi NE
- Jasper11.0 mi S
- Sheldon11.4 mi N
- Golden City12.2 mi SE
- Liberal13.8 mi W
- Carytown16.3 mi S
- Mindenmines16.5 mi W
- Jerico Springs16.8 mi NE
- Bronaugh17.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lamar
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Barton County, Missouri.
What is the population of Lamar, MO?
4,266 people lived in Lamar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, MO?
The ZIP code of Lamar is 64759.
What is the elevation of Lamar?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lamar?
Lamar Heights (0.8 mi), Irwin (6.7 mi), Iantha (6.8 mi), Milford (9.2 mi), Jasper (11.0 mi).
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