Unified School District · MO
Lamar R-I School District
Lamar R-I School District is a unified school district in Missouri with a community population of 7,082. The median household income is $48,973 and the median age is 39.4.
7,082
Population
36
People / sq mi
$48,973
Median Income
39.4
Median Age
Lamar R-I School District covers 195 sq mi of land at 36.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,973
Median Household Income
$23,022
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$130,600
Median Home Value
$829
Median Rent
61.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.7%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lamar R-I School District serves a community with a population of 7,082 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Missouri.
The median household income in Lamar R-I School District is $48,973, with a per capita income of $23,022. The poverty rate is 21.6%.
Lamar R-I School District is 92.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Lamar R-I School District, 87.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Lamar R-I School District is $130,600, with a median rent of $829. The homeownership rate is 61.1%.
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Data for Lamar R-I School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2917850).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.