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Lawton

Iowa · 947 residents (2025 est.) · 0.72 sq mi
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Lawton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
790
+13%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+21%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:947 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4236097959811K1990201020202024Lawton
2024790
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,875
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,482
+125%since 2000
from $18,432 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+16%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(694)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(758)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score9.8%(78)
Diversity Score
10
+2637%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+124%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawton, Iowa?

Lawton, Iowa has about 790 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawton, Iowa?

The typical household in Lawton, Iowa earns about $86,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawton, Iowa expensive?

In Lawton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $254,200, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Lawton, Iowa?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lawton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawton, Iowa?

About 2.9% of people in Lawton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 305 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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