Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lamar Heights, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

111

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%97

Two or More

9.9%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.7%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%4

High School Diploma

37.8%28

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%7

Associate's Degree

4.1%3

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%10

Master's Degree

10.8%8

Professional Degree

2.7%2

HS or Higher

83.8%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$260,700

Median Renti

$817

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%29

Renter-Occupied

42%21

Total Units

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

19.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.2%5

$100K–$150K

3.4%1

$150K–$200K

13.8%4

$200K–$300K

34.5%10

$300K–$500K

13.8%4

$500K–$1M

17.2%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%2

2000–2009

11.3%7

1990–1999

33.9%21

1980–1989

12.9%8

1970–1979

25.8%16

1950–1959

3.2%2

1940–1949

1.6%1

1939 or earlier

8.1%5

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

40%20

Bottled/LP Gas

32%16

Electricity

24%12

Wood

4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$64,740

Per Capita Incomei

$29,706

Poverty Ratei

26.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%3

$10K–$15K

6%3

$15K–$20K

2%1

$20K–$25K

16%8

$25K–$30K

6%3

$30K–$35K

2%1

$35K–$40K

2%1

$40K–$45K

16%8

$45K–$50K

2%1

$60K–$75K

4%2

$75K–$100K

14%7

$100K–$125K

14%7

$125K–$150K

4%2

$150K–$200K

2%1

$200K+

4%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.8%Insured

16.2%Uninsured