Lamont is a town located in Whitman County Washington. Lamont has a 2024 population of 82. Lamont is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 6.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77 in 2020.
The average household income in Lamont is $42,612 with a poverty rate of 42.77%. The median age in Lamont is 45.1 years: 44.3 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 72.33% |
| Other race | 26 | 16.35% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 6.29% |
| Native American | 8 | 5.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76 | 2.09 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Female | 33 | 2.06 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 20 | 1.1 | 95 | 5 |
| Married | 18 | 2.94 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Male | 5 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
1.96
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
96.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 30.17% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 12.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 6.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 33 | 28.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 22 | 18.97% |
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 | 77 | 69 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,357 | $35,536 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,893 | $35,714 | $43,125 |
| Some College | $31,528 | $0 | $32,083 |
$35,893
Average Earnings
$35,714
Average Male
$43,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.89% of Lamont residents speak only English, while 17.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 32 | 29.09% |
| Other | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 26 | 83.87% |
| Multiple | 10 | 7 | 70% |
| Native | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
42.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.71%
Male Poverty Rate
50.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamont is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamont is White, with 29.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 70.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 63.64% |
| High School | 30.3% |
| Some College | 10.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $28,023 |
| Households | - | $42,612 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,500 | $61,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 10.84% |
| Native American | 5 | 62.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
55.97%
Born in Lamont
84.28%
Native Born
15.72%
Foreign Born
15.72%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
84.28% of Lamont residents were born in the United States, with 55.97% having been born in Washington. 15.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 88 | 1 | 1.15% |
| 2028 | 87 | 1 | 1.16% |
| 2027 | 86 | 2 | 2.38% |
| 2026 | 84 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 83 | 1 | 1.22% |
| 2024 | 82 | 1 | 1.23% |
| 2023 | 81 | 2 | 2.53% |
| 2022 | 79 | 2 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 77 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 77 | 2 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 75 | 1 | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 74 | 1 | 1.37% |
| 2015 | 73 | 1 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 72 | 1 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 71 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 71 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 71 | 1 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 70 | 0 | 0% |