Lamar, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Lamar is a city in Barton County, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 4,474 at the 2011 census. It is the county seat
of Barton County. Lamar is well known as the birthplace of President
Harry S. Truman
.
, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km²), of which, 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (7.25%) is water.
of 2000, there were 4,425 people, 1,835 households, and 1,154 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,154.5 people per square mile (446.1/km²). There were 1,995 housing units at an average density of 520.5 per square mile (201.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.61% White, 0.18% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
There were 1,835 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples
living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,296, and the median income for a family was $38,007. Males had a median income of $26,375 versus $20,688 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,684. About 9.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, United States
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. The population was 4,474 at the 2011 census. It is the county seat
County seat
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of Barton County. Lamar is well known as the birthplace of President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States . As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third vice president and the 34th Vice President of the United States , he succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died less than three months after beginning his...
.
Geography
Lamar is located at 37°29′37"N 94°16′20"W (37.493676, -94.272111). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km²), of which, 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (7.25%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,425 people, 1,835 households, and 1,154 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,154.5 people per square mile (446.1/km²). There were 1,995 housing units at an average density of 520.5 per square mile (201.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.61% White, 0.18% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
There were 1,835 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,296, and the median income for a family was $38,007. Males had a median income of $26,375 versus $20,688 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,684. About 9.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable Citizens
- Kid DurbinKid DurbinBlaine Alphonsus "Kid" Durbin was a left-handed Major League Baseball outfielder and pitcher. He was born in Lamar, Missouri...
— major league baseball player, with Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
, and Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in the early 20th century. - Wyatt EarpWyatt EarpWyatt Berry Stapp Earp was an American gambler, investor, and law enforcement officer who served in several Western frontier towns. He was also at different times a farmer, teamster, bouncer, saloon-keeper, miner and boxing referee. However, he was never a drover or cowboy. He is most well known...
and familyWyatt Earp's familyThe Earp family included a number of lawmen, including patriarch and justice of the peace Nicholas Porter Earp, whose sons James, Virgil, Wyatt, Morgan, and to a lesser extent Warren Earp became legendary figures in American Old West.- Genealogy :...
— famous frontier lawman. - Charles Henry MorganCharles Henry MorganCharles Henry Morgan was a United States Representative for Missouri from March 4, 1875 - March 3, 1879, March 4, 1883 - March 3, 1885, March 4, 1893 - March 3, 1895, and March 4, 1909 - March 3, 1911.-Biography:...
— Missouri congressman as both a Democrat and a Republican in the period 1875-1911. - Henry Carroll TimmondsHenry Carroll TimmondsHenry Carroll Timmonds, the oldest child of Dr. Landon Marion Timmonds and Jane Mandeville Tichenor, was born in Knoxville, Iowa, on May 12, 1853, less than a year after his parents moved there...
— Missouri state representative and judge in late 19th century. - Harry S. TrumanHarry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States . As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third vice president and the 34th Vice President of the United States , he succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died less than three months after beginning his...
— U.S. President.
External links
- Official City Website
- City Parks
- Chamber of Commerce
- Lamar Democrat
- Community Development Corporation
- Community Website
- Historic maps of Lamar in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...