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Lawson

Missouri · 2,473 residents · 2.963 sq mi
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Lawson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,652. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
2,473
+6%since 2000
from 2,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
+2%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lawson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,652
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,759
+25%since 2000
from $17,438 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,271)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(83)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,390)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score4.2%(104)
Diversity Score
4
+19%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawson, Missouri?

Lawson, Missouri has about 2,473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawson, Missouri?

The typical household in Lawson, Missouri earns about $58,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawson, Missouri expensive?

In Lawson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Lawson, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lawson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawson, Missouri?

About 13.2% of people in Lawson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawson, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 586 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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