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Lawton

Michigan · 1,861 residents (2025 est.) · 2.29 sq mi
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Lawton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,652. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,104
+13%since 2000
from 1,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,861 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lawton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,652
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,126
+74%since 2000
from $15,600 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+10%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,581)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(216)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,823)
Black1.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(86)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other6.7%(141)
Diversity Score30.3%(638)
Diversity Score
30
+5%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawton, Michigan?

Lawton, Michigan has about 2,104 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawton, Michigan?

The typical household in Lawton, Michigan earns about $52,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawton, Michigan expensive?

In Lawton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $171,100, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Lawton, Michigan?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lawton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawton, Michigan?

About 19.3% of people in Lawton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawton, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 424 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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