Lamar, OK Demographics

A map of Lamar's Population by Race

Lamar, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 160, a dramatic increase from the 118 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 21.3% Native American/Other, 9.4% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lamar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lamar has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lamar, that probability was 51.5% in 2020 and 53.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lamar is ranked the 588th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lamar was ranked the 649th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lamar's White Population

102 residents of Lamar, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lamar is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Lamar ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamar's White population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. White residents' share of Lamar's population has decreased from 65.3% to 63.8%.

Lamar is more White than neighboring Scipio (51.9% White), Wetumka (46.7% White), and Stuart (59.1% White). Lamar is less White than neighboring Horntown (93.3% White), and Calvin (67.7% White).

Lamar's Black Population

0 residents of Lamar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lamar is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Lamar ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamar's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lamar's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Lamar is less Black than neighboring Wetumka (0.5% Black).

Lamar's Asian Population

0 residents of Lamar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lamar is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Lamar ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamar's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Lamar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lamar's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Lamar, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lamar is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lamar ranks 733rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lamar's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.6%.

Lamar is more Hispanic than neighboring Horntown (0% Hispanic), Scipio (0% Hispanic), Calvin (4.8% Hispanic), and Wetumka (1.8% Hispanic). Lamar is less Hispanic than neighboring Stuart (22.2% Hispanic).

Lamar's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Lamar, or 21.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lamar is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lamar ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamar's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lamar's population has decreased from 22.0% to 21.3%.

Lamar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Horntown (3.4% Native American/Other), and Stuart (14.1% Native American/Other). Lamar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scipio (31.5% Native American/Other), Calvin (26.6% Native American/Other), and Wetumka (47.6% Native American/Other).

Lamar's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Lamar, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lamar is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Lamar ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lamar's population has decreased from 10.2% to 9.4%.

Lamar is more Multiracial than neighboring Horntown (3.4% Multiracial), Calvin (0.8% Multiracial), Wetumka (3.5% Multiracial), and Stuart (4.5% Multiracial). Lamar is less Multiracial than neighboring Scipio (16.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.