Lamar, SC Demographics

A map of Lamar's Population by Race

Lamar, South Carolina had a population of 862 in 2020. It was 46.3% White, 50.5% Black, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lamar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lamar is the 274th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lamar's White Population

399 residents of Lamar identify as White, or 46.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lamar less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lamar is ranked #318 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lamar is more White than neighboring Lynchburg (13.2% White), Elliott (9.7% White), Wisacky (3.2% White), Lydia (31.6% White), and Timmonsville (11.2% White).

Lamar's Black Population

435 residents of Lamar identify as Black, or 50.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lamar considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lamar is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lamar is less Black than neighboring Lynchburg (82.7% Black), Elliott (85.7% Black), Wisacky (96.8% Black), Lydia (64.9% Black), and Timmonsville (84.4% Black).

Lamar's Asian Population

8 residents of Lamar identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lamar roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lamar is ranked #147 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lamar is more Asian than neighboring Lynchburg (0.6% Asian), Elliott (0% Asian), Wisacky (0% Asian), Lydia (0% Asian), and Timmonsville (0.2% Asian).

Lamar's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Lamar identify as Hispanic, or 0.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lamar slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lamar is ranked #461 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lamar is more Hispanic than neighboring Wisacky (0% Hispanic). Lamar is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynchburg (0.9% Hispanic), Elliott (2.4% Hispanic), Lydia (1.9% Hispanic), and Timmonsville (1.3% Hispanic).

Lamar's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Lamar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lamar roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lamar is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lamar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynchburg (0% Native American/Other), Elliott (0.3% Native American/Other), Wisacky (0% Native American/Other), Lydia (0% Native American/Other), and Timmonsville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lamar's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Lamar identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lamar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lamar is ranked #448 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lamar is more Multiracial than neighboring Wisacky (0% Multiracial). Lamar is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynchburg (2.5% Multiracial), Elliott (1.9% Multiracial), Lydia (1.6% Multiracial), and Timmonsville (2.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.