How long do people stay in their homes in Lamar, MO?
28.5% (±9.5 points) of households in Lamar, MO moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.9% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 28.5% (±9.5 points)
- Since before 2000
- 24.9%
When households in Lamar moved in
| Moved in | Lamar | Barton County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 7.5% (±5.9 points) | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 21.0% (±7.5 points) | 17.6% | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 40.6% (±8.5 points) | 34.0% | 40.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 6.0% (±4.3 points) | 13.1% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 13.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 15.1% (±6.3 points) | 16.1% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Lamar, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Barton County (23.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (24.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Lamar
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar | — | 28.5% (±9.5 points) | — |
| City Township | 0.0 mi | 28.5% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lamar Heights | 0.8 mi | 40.0% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lamar Township | 1.6 mi | 16.6% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Barton County) | 6.7 mi | 25.2% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfork Township | 7.0 mi | 29.9% (±43.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central Township | 7.8 mi | 32.9% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Barton County) | 8.3 mi | 34.8% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Doylesport Township | 8.3 mi | 10.7% (±38.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Barton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford | 70.6% (±58.1 points) |
| 2 | Lamar Heights | 40.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 3 | Union Township (Barton County) | 34.8% (±26.1 points) |
| 4 | Central Township | 32.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 5 | Milford Township | 31.2% (±29.3 points) |
| 6 | Northfork Township | 29.9% (±43.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lamar | 28.5% (±9.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | City Township | 28.5% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Golden City | 25.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Richland Township (Barton County) | 25.2% (±24.1 points) |
| 11 | Nashville Township | 23.1% (±36.4 points) |
| 12 | Golden City Township | 22.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 13 | South West Township | 16.9% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Barton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lamar
How often do people move in Lamar?
28.5% of households in Lamar, MO moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Lamar have?
24.9% of households in Lamar have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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