Economy & Jobs — Lamar, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,568 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,933 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 644 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Transportation | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
