About Lamar - Lamar is a city located in Prowers County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,869. It is the county seat of Prowers County. Lamar, situated in southeast Colorado, is east of Pueblo, on the Arkansas River.

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People of Lamar - As of the censusof 2000, there are 8,869 people, 3,324 households, and 2,247 families residing in the city. The population density is 809.5/km² (2,095.8/mi²). There are 3,656 housing units at an average density of 333.7/km² (863.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 76.24% White, 0.38% African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 18.81% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. 36.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,324 households out of which 36.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 13.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% are non-families. 28.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.18.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $28,660, and the median income for a family is $32,560. Males have a median income of $24,145 versus $20,133 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,900. 19.7% of the population and 14.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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