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Lamar, Arkansas, in Johnson county, is 57 miles E of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 154 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 1,415.
In Lamar, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Lamar had a median family income of $27,143.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Lamar, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Lamar, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Lamar is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Lamar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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