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Lawton

Iowa · 943 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Lawton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,531. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. Households here earn about 45% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
943
+35%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,310 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+12%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4236097959811K1990201020202024Lawton
2024790
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,531
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,412
+76%since 2000
from $18,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(899)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score8.7%(82)
Diversity Score
9
+2318%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+99%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawton, Iowa?

Lawton, Iowa has about 943 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawton, Iowa?

The typical household in Lawton, Iowa earns about $89,531 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Lawton, Iowa?

About 31.1% 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 8.2% 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 458 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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