Lamar
Census-designated place in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Lamar is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, with 561 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clintondale, 0.6 miles N.
- 561residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 409 / sq mipopulation density
- 16848ZIP code
About Lamar
Lamar is a census-designated place in Porter Township in southern Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 562.
The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 64 in southern Clinton County and is bordered on the west by Nittany in Walker Township, Centre County. PA 64 leads northeast 1 mile (2 km) to Exit 173 on Interstate 80 and 11 miles (18 km) to Lock Haven, the Clinton County seat, and southwest through Nittany 23 miles (37 km) to State College.
The community is named for Revolutionary War Major Marien Lamar, who was killed in the Battle of Paoli, as stated in the "History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania" by John Blair Linn. Major Lamar was born in Maryland.
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Living in Lamar
- Median household income
- $66,400
- Median home value
- $158,900
- Median age
- 45.7
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Lamar had 561 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 561 |
|---|---|
| Density | 409 per sq mi (158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lamar at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 561 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0100° N, 77.5234° W |
| ZIP code | 16848 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4241104 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lamar
- Clintondale0.6 mi N
- Porter1.7 mi NE
- Nittany1.8 mi SW
- Snydertown4.3 mi W
- Tylersville4.3 mi E
- Mackeyville4.3 mi NE
- Eagleville4.5 mi NW
- Beech Creek5.3 mi NW
- Logan5.4 mi E
- Hublersburg5.6 mi SW
- Madisonburg5.8 mi S
- Blanchard5.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lamar, PA?
561 people lived in Lamar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, PA?
The ZIP code of Lamar is 16848.
What is the elevation of Lamar?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lamar?
Clintondale (0.6 mi), Porter (1.7 mi), Nittany (1.8 mi), Snydertown (4.3 mi), Tylersville (4.3 mi).
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