Lamar, Arkansas facts for kids
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Lamar, Arkansas
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Location of Lamar in Johnson County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.64 sq mi (12.03 km2) |
| • Land | 4.62 sq mi (11.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,719 |
| • Density | 372.40/sq mi (143.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72846
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-38290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404879 |
Lamar is a city located in Johnson County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,605 people lived there. This was more than the 1,415 people who lived there in 2000. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,719 residents.
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Exploring Lamar's Location
Lamar is found in the southeastern part of Johnson County. It sits in the valley of Cabin Creek. U.S. Route 64 is the main road in Lamar. It goes northwest about 5 miles (8 km) to Clarksville, which is the main town of the county. It also goes south about 4 miles (6 km) to Knoxville.
Interstate 40 crosses U.S. Route 64 about 2 miles (3 km) south of Lamar. From here, you can travel west about 64 miles (103 km) to Fort Smith. Or, you can go southeast about 19 miles (31 km) to Russellville. The capital city, Little Rock, is about 95 miles (153 km) southeast of Lamar via I-40.
The United States Census Bureau says Lamar covers a total area of about 4.7 square miles (12.3 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Lamar's Population
The number of people living in Lamar has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 474 | — | |
| 1910 | 520 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 542 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 449 | −17.2% | |
| 1940 | 474 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 555 | 17.1% | |
| 1960 | 514 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 589 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 708 | 20.2% | |
| 1990 | 768 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,415 | 84.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,605 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,719 | 7.1% | |
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Population Details from 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 1,719 people living in Lamar. These people made up 747 households, and 486 of these were families.
The census also looked at the different groups of people living in Lamar:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,401 | 81.5% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 28 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 22 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.52% |
| Other/Mixed | 91 | 5.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 | 9.77% |
Education in Lamar
Students in Lamar get their public education from the Lamar School District. This district helps children from their early years all the way through high school.
The schools in the district include:
- Lamar Elementary School, for students from pre-kindergarten to 3rd grade.
- Lamar Middle School, for students in grades 4 through 7.
- Lamar High School, for students in grades 8 through 12.
Famous People from Lamar
One well-known person who attended public school in Lamar is Lee Cazort. He was very young when he became the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He was also the youngest person to be the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. After his time in Lamar, he moved to Fort Smith.
See also
In Spanish: Lamar (Arkansas) para niños
