Economy & Jobs — Lamar, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,188 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,528 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,651 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.2% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
| Arts Food | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Optometrists | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
