Lamar is a town located in Darlington County South Carolina. Lamar has a 2024 population of 838. Lamar is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 856 in 2020.
The average household income in Lamar is $84,463 with a poverty rate of 31.33%. The median age in Lamar is 29.7 years: 23.5 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 765 | 52.9% |
| Black or African American | 681 | 47.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 502 | 2.88 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 239 | 3.77 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 122 | 0 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 118 | 2.92 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 23 | 3.43 | 100 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 12.06% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 6.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 14.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 13.58% |
| High School Graduate | 228 | 28.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 173 | 21.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 392 | 146 |
| Black | 360 | 277 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $178,105 | $0 | $178,398 |
| High School Graduate | $24,856 | $73,250 | $24,231 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,875 | $55,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,824 | $55,125 | $34,375 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $21,875 |
$38,824
Average Earnings
$55,125
Average Male
$34,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lamar residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 681 | 282 | 41.41% |
| White | 756 | 171 | 22.62% |
31.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.48%
Male Poverty Rate
28.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamar is Black, with 41.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamar is White, with 22.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 39.11% |
| High School | 31.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.45% |
| Some College | 8.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 20.51% |
| Male Employed | 18.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,649 | $102,395 |
| Households | $44,000 | $84,463 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $28,453 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 8.27% |
| Black | 8 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.25%
Born in Lamar
99.86%
Native Born
0.14%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
99.86% of Lamar residents were born in the United States, with 77.25% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 816 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 821 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 825 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 829 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 834 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 838 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 843 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 847 | -10 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 857 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 856 | -77 | -8.25% |
| 2019 | 933 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 932 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 935 | -9 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 944 | -10 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 954 | -8 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 962 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 968 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 973 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 976 | -9 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 985 | 0 | 0% |