Categories in Lamar, Missouri
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lamar, Missouri
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 93 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 41 | 31 years |
| Education | 40 | 31 years |
| Religion | 37 | 46 years |
| Car repair | 34 | 28 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 31 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 30 | 28 years |
| Finance other | 30 | 61 years |
| Shopping | 28 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 26 | 31 years |
| Public administration | 26 | 40 years |
| Accountants | 21 | 27 years |
| Social work | 19 | 32 years |
| Shopping other | 19 | 28 years |
| Financial services | 18 | 35 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 17 | 25 years |
| Electronics stores | 17 | 34 years |
| Atm's | 16 | — |
Lamar, Missouri Facts
| Area | 5.4 mi² |
| Population | 4,365 |
| Male Population | 2,051 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,314 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +29.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.5% |
| Median Age | 39 years (Male: 35.4, Female: 42.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $31,338 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 417 |
| Neighborhoods | Lamar, Downtown Carhage, North Shoal Creek, South Kansas City |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.49505, -94.27661 |
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Lamar, Missouri Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,373 | 4,222 | 4,620 | 4,473 | 4,365 | 4,529 | 4,664 |
| Population Density | 621.2 / mi² | 777.6 / mi² | 850.9 / mi² | 823.8 / mi² | 803.9 / mi² | 834.1 / mi² | 859 / mi² |
Lamar, Missouri Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar, Missouri | +29.4% | +3.4% | -5.5% |
| Missouri | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Lamar, Missouri Median Age
Median Age: 39 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar, Missouri | 39 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| Missouri | 37.9 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Lamar, Missouri Population Density
Population Density: 804 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar, Missouri | 4,365 | 5.43 sq mi | 804 / mi² |
| Missouri | 6.2 million | 69,707 sq mi | 88.3 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Lamar, Missouri Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Lamar, Missouri
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lamar, Missouri
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lamar, Missouri
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lamar, Missouri Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,224 | $22,479 | $25,432 | $24,922 | $25,477 | $30,418 | $29,424 | $31,338 |
| Total GDP | $5.8M | $7.5M | $8.7M | $8.5M | $8.7M | $10.2M | $9.9M | $10.7M |
Lamar, Missouri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar, Missouri | 81,094 tn | 18.58 tn | 14,935.6 tons/mi² |
| Missouri | 118,252,283 tn | 19.22 tn | 1,696.4 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 81,094 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 14,935.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/14 | 12:33 AM | 3 | 98.5 km | 9,220 m | 12km WNW of Parsons, Kansas | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/01 | 5:13 PM | 3.1 | 96.8 km | 5,000 m | Missouri | usgs.gov |
Lamar, Missouri
Lamar is a city and county seat of Barton County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 4,532. Lamar is well known as the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman.
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