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Lamar, South Carolina
Town · Population 851 · #159 in South Carolina
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About Lamar
Set in the eastern part of South Carolina, Lamar is a tiny community with an estimated population of 851.
Lamar holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 703 residents per square mile.
📰 Local News
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South Carolina news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Lamar Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Lamar — but the South Carolina one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lamar
- New Dragon Chinese Restaurant — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lamar
- Lamar High
- Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
- Spaulding Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)851
Rank in state#159 of 271
Land area1.21 sq mi
Density703/sq mi
Coordinates34.1695, -80.0651
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now66°F
ConditionsSlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind5 mph
Source: National Weather Service