Lamar, Arkansas
Lamar: City in Arkansas, USA
About
Lamar is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,605. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,729 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lamar
| Population : | 1,729 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Johnson County |
| Postal code : | 72846 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 479 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.38% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.62% |
| Altitude : | 440 feet / 134 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:20:30 (2nd May 2024) |
| Population growth : | 7.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lamar is located at 35°26'26"N 93°23'17"W (35.4406400, -93.3879600).
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Demographics
The population of Lamar increased by 7.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,415 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,605 | 11.84% | census |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,677 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,670 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,672 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,678 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,681 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,705 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,720 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,722 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,729 | 0.4% | estimation process |
Lamar zip code is 72846.
County name: Johnson, County
fips: 05071
Cabin Creek, Cabin Creek Station, Lamar
Schools in Lamar
College & universities near Lamar, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107558 | University of the Ozarks | Clarksville (AR) | 72830 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Lamar , Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 7,641 people.
- Lamar , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 4,233 people.
- Lamar , Pennsylvania Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 2,514 people.
- Lamar , South Carolina town in South Carolina with a population of 930 people.
- Lamar , Oklahoma town in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 150 people.
- Lamar , Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 22 people.
Other cities in Johnson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | 9,721 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Coal Hill | 1,003 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Hartman | 552 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Strawberry | 272 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lamar distances to largest Arkansas cities
