Lamar, South Carolina

Population Data for Lamar, SC:

Population – 5135
Male – 47.87 %
Female – 52.13 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 50.59 %
Hispanic – 0.51 %
African American – 48.41 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.31 %
Asian – 0.06 %

Geographic Data for Lamar, South Carolina:

Population Density – 63.12 per sq. mi
Elevation – 155 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Lamar:

In Elementary School – 542 (45.55 %)
In High School – 352 (29.58 %)
In College – 143 (12.02 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 196 (6.07 %)
Associate’s Degree – 186 (5.76 %)
Some College, No Degree – 454 (14.07 %)
High School Graduate – 1,044 (32.35 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 451 (13.98 %)

Employment and Household Data for Lamar, SC:

Percentage of People Employed – 54.98 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.99 %
Unemployment Level – 8.32 %

Median Household Income – $27,426.00
Average Household Size – 2.64

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 25.55 %
2 Vehicles – 35.00 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.82 %

Average Cost to Rent in Lamar - $339 per month