Lamar, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lamar, Pennsylvania had a total population of 570, the 1298th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $66,400, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Lamar Quick Facts
How Lamar Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 620 | 570 | -8.1% |
| Median household income | $72,721 | $66,400 | -8.7% |
| Median home value | $170,600 | $158,900 | -6.9% |
How Lamar Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lamar Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Clinton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven | 8,447 | $46,102 | 20.9% | $137,300 |
| Mill Hall | 1,364 | $54,333 | 16.1% | $151,700 |
| Dunnstown | 1,331 | $88,194 | 9.8% | $218,100 |
| Flemington | 1,322 | $53,824 | 17.6% | $158,000 |
| Avis | 1,171 | $60,625 | 9.2% | $166,700 |
| Castanea | 1,138 | $63,229 | 7.2% | $126,900 |
| Renovo | 1,045 | $27,716 | 40.9% | $59,200 |
| McElhattan | 1,036 | $71,250 | 12.5% | $215,500 |
| Woolrich | 815 | $62,895 | 13.4% | $231,100 |
| Beech Creek | 678 | $56,111 | 16.3% | $168,900 |
Cities Similar to Lamar
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison | 573 | N/A | $96,700 | 3.2% | 18.3% |
| Cambridge | 576 | N/A | $256,300 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| Grindstone | 580 | N/A | N/A | 13.8% | 16.6% |
| Roscoe | 567 | $68,289 | $110,300 | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| Mount Morris | 568 | $69,423 | $205,000 | 14.2% | 8.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 570, Lamar's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lamar is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Clinton County. The total population is 570. It ranks as the 1298th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lamar is 45.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lamar is $66,400. This is 15% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $158,900. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lamar is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lamar has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
8.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lamar, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lamar, Pennsylvania?
Lamar, Pennsylvania has a population of 570 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lamar, PA?
The median household income in Lamar is $66,400, which is 18% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lamar, PA?
The poverty rate in Lamar is 10.5%. This means approximately 59 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lamar, Pennsylvania?
Lamar's population is 93.7% White, 0.0% Black, 4.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lamar, PA?
The median home value in Lamar is $158,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Lamar, Pennsylvania?
8.5% of adults (25+) in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.