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Lawson

Arkansas · 260 residents · 3.294 sq mi
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Lawson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 188 residents. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 109% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

260
+261%vs 2021
vs 72 in 2021
2020 – 2024
79 / sq mi
+261%vs 2021
vs 22 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.8
+18%vs 2021
vs 40.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
5311016622227920202024Lawson
202486
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $108,625 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$39,169
+10%vs 2021
vs $35,546 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

78.9%
−21.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
21.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(233)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(28)
11
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.8%
−15.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−18.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

69.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
33.8%
−14.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.8% in 2021
58.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.2% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Lawson, Arkansas?

Lawson, Arkansas has about 260 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lawson, Arkansas earns about $103,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lawson, Arkansas?

About 22.8% 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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