This was 23.7 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 635.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lamar for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 35 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 259 | 53.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 36 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 60 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 36 | 7.5 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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