Lamar, Missouri
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −51.2% |
| 2008 | −45.0% |
| 2012 | −51.1% |
| 2016 | −66.7% |
| 2020 | −64.1% |
| 2024 | −64.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 17.5%Harris356 | 81.6%Trump1,663 | 1.0% | R+64.1 | ±0.0 | R+62.6 | 2,039 | |
| R | 17.0%Biden326 | 81.0%Trump1,556 | 2.0% | R+64.1 | D+2.7 | R+68.5 | 1,920 | |
| R | 15.1%Clinton307 | 81.8%Trump1,663 | 3.1% | R+66.7 | R+15.6 | R+68.8 | 2,032 | |
| R | 23.6%Obama476 | 74.7%Romney1,508 | 1.7% | R+51.1 | R+6.1 | R+55.0 | 2,018 | |
| R | 26.5%Obama536 | 71.6%McCain1,446 | 1.9% | R+45.0 | D+6.1 | R+52.3 | 2,020 | |
| R | 24.3%Kerry486 | 75.5%Bush1,508 | 0.2% | R+51.2 | — | R+48.7 | 1,997 |
Lamar's small-city electorate sits deep in Missouri's Republican-leaning Ozark fringe, where presidential margins have widened steadily over the past two decades as rural realignment reshaped the state's political map.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 66.7 points in 2016. The 2024 margin was 64.1 points.
A population of 4,284, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $36,705 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lamar, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lamar, Missouri voted Republican by 64.1 points (R+64.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,039 votes cast, 356 went Democratic and 1,663 went Republican.
How many people live in Lamar, Missouri?
Lamar, Missouri has a population of 4,284 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lamar, Missouri?
Median household income in Lamar, Missouri is $36,705 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Lamar, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lamar, Missouri from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.