Lamar, MS 38642 has a population of approximately 2,409 and experiences a population change rate of -3.95%. The population density is 29 / sq mi .
Lamar, MS 38642 has a population of approximately 2,409 and experiences a population change rate of -3.95%. The population density is 29 / sq mi .
The median household income for Lamar, MS 38642 is $53,191, with 924 households and an average household size of 2.66.
The median value of a home in Lamar, MS 38642 is $142,500 with an appreciation rate of 19.20%. 70.98% of housing in the state is owned while 17.53% is rented.
The cost of living in Lamar, MS 38642 is 83.6 %.
The unemployment rate in Lamar, MS 38642 is 3.00%, and recent job growth is at 0.56%. Future job growth is projected at 37.38%.
The sales tax rate in Lamar, MS 38642 is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 5.00% .
School expenditures in Lamar, MS 38642 are $11,828, and the school ratio is 13.5:1.
The average high temperature in July is 90.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 27.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 56.5 inches per year, with 2 inches of snow per year.