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Lamar, South Carolina, in Darlington county, is 56 miles E of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 85 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,015.
In Lamar, about 50% of adults are married.
In 2000, Lamar had a median family income of $35,789.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Lamar residents, with $4,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Lamar, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Lamar.
In Lamar, 91% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the town use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.
Lamar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Lamar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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