CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawton

Michigan · 1,859 residents · 2.29 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Lawton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,859
+11%since 1990
from 1,680 in 1990
1990 – 2025
812 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 734 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+13%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lawton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,472 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,600
+63%since 1990
from $9,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.3
+44%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lawton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,618)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino8%(134)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.8%(416)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,581)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(216)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score29%(539)
29
+17%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Lawton

Head to head

Compare Lawton to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawton, Michigan?

Lawton, Michigan has about 1,859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawton, Michigan?

The typical household in Lawton, Michigan earns about $36,250 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Lawton, Michigan?

About 12.3% 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 11.5% 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 179 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →