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Lawson

Arkansas · 86 residents · 3.294 sq mi
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Lawson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,389. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 20 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 68.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−19%since 2023
from 106 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 32 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
68.7
+33%since 2023
from 51.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5311016622227920202024Lawson
202486
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,389
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $107,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,792
−2%since 2023
from $44,907 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.224
+52%since 2023
from 0.147 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing39.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing39.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing22.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(10)
Diversity Score21.4%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.4%(15)
Diversity Score36%(31)
Diversity Score
36
+69%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
47.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawson, Arkansas?

Lawson, Arkansas has about 86 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lawson, Arkansas earns about $91,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lawson, Arkansas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lawson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawson, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of people in Lawson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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