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Lawton

North Dakota · 18 residents (2025 est.) · 0.912 sq mi
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Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $23,300. With a median age of 70.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21
−50%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.5
+35%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9243953681990201020202024Lawton
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$78,448
+470%since 2000
from $13,752 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+62.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+55%since 2010
from 0.222 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing14.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
61.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+47.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 85.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
38.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
31.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2017
from 44.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawton, North Dakota?

Lawton, North Dakota has about 21 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lawton, North Dakota expensive?

In Lawton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $23,300.

How educated are people in Lawton, North Dakota?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lawton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawton, North Dakota?

About 4.8% of people in Lawton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawton, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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