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Lawton

Michigan · 1,850 residents · 2.29 sq mi
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Lawton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,008. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,850
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lawton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,008
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,326
+62%since 2000
from $15,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,528)
Black1.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(199)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other5.6%(104)
Diversity Score39.6%(732)
Diversity Score
40
+37%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawton, Michigan?

Lawton, Michigan has about 1,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawton, Michigan?

The typical household in Lawton, Michigan earns about $48,008 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 $111,800, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Lawton, Michigan?

About 14.9% 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 10.5% 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 170 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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