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Lawton

Iowa · 908 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Lawton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,929. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value is $128,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
908
+30%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,261 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+4%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4236097959811K1990201020202024Lawton
2024790
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,929
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,409
+22%since 2000
from $18,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(893)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score3.3%(30)
Diversity Score
3
+806%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+118%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawton, Iowa?

Lawton, Iowa has about 908 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawton, Iowa?

The typical household in Lawton, Iowa earns about $63,929 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 $128,400, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Lawton, Iowa?

About 25.5% 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 4.1% 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 423 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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