Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lamar, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,611

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.6%3,849

Hispanic/Latino

44.5%3,385

Two or More

2.9%222

Black

1.6%124

Asian

0.3%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%347

High School Diploma

21.7%981

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%291

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%761

Associate's Degree

12.1%546

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%457

Master's Degree

6.3%287

Professional Degree

3.2%147

Doctorate

0.9%40

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,900

Median Renti

$858

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64%1,926

Renter-Occupied

36%1,082

Total Units

3,462

Homeownership

64%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.8%265

$50K–$100K

20.9%402

$100K–$150K

14.1%271

$150K–$200K

17.4%335

$200K–$300K

21%405

$300K–$500K

7.4%143

$500K–$1M

5.5%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

256

$500–$750

137

$750–$1,000

294

$1,000–$1,250

223

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%48

2010–2019

2.1%73

2000–2009

3.9%134

1990–1999

9%313

1980–1989

19.6%679

1970–1979

15.3%529

1960–1969

11.4%393

1950–1959

11.1%385

1940–1949

6.3%218

1939 or earlier

19.9%690

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.2%2,321

Electricity

18.6%558

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%129

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,188

Mean Household Incomei

$84,806

Per Capita Incomei

$32,553

Poverty Ratei

20.5%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

3,615

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%286

$10K–$15K

6.9%209

$15K–$20K

2.1%63

$20K–$25K

4.1%122

$25K–$30K

7.8%236

$30K–$35K

5%151

$35K–$40K

8.2%246

$40K–$45K

2%60

$45K–$50K

2.1%62

$50K–$60K

6%179

$60K–$75K

8%242

$75K–$100K

16.8%506

$100K–$125K

6.6%199

$125K–$150K

5.5%165

$150K–$200K

3.9%118

$200K+

5.5%164

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

238

Residentsi

383

Avg. Tenant Renti

$338/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes97% occupied$371/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers108 homes92% occupied$354/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes91% occupied$310/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,188/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

87.7%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

10.6%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

1.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

70.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40.3% of subsidized households are minority

34.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

86411.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

665

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,381

Avg. Commutei

9.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,442

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

448(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured