Lamar City, Colorado
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 8869 residents, 3324 households, and 2247 families in the city. The population density was 2095.8 people per square mile (809.19/km˛), it is 68th most densely populated city in Colorado. There were 3656 housing units at an average density of 864.3 per square mile (333.71/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.59 persons, and the average family size was 3.18 persons. In the city Age distribution was 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 were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 101.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 104.4 females. The median age was 31.1 years, The median age of males was 29.4 years, for females the median age was 33.4 years. The racial makeup of the city was 6762 White, 34 Black or African American, 131 American Indian, 42 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 228 from two or more races and 1668 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $28660, making it the 71st poorest city by median household income among the Colorado. The median income for a family in the city was $32560, it is the 65th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The per capita income for the city was $13900, making it the 63rd lowest city by per capita income in Colorado. The median income was $17682, The median income for males was $20803, compared to $13450 for females.
In 2000, 2425 pupils and students, of which 52.12% are male and 47.88% are female, 27.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.32% nursery or pri school, 7.67% kindergarten, 46.93% elementary school, 20.66% high school and 15.42% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8869 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8869 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8841 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8709 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8647 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8524 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8358 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8282 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8113 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7947 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7953 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 113 | 113 | 226 |
| Kindergarten | 116 | 70 | 186 |
| Elementary school | 588 | 550 | 1138 |
| High school | 254 | 247 | 501 |
| College or graduate school | 193 | 181 | 374 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar city, Colorado | $28660 | $32560 | $13900 |
| Prowers County, Colorado | $29935 | $34202 | $14150 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |