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Lawton

North Dakota · 15 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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Lawton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $18,300. With a median age of 68.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 68.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

15
−64%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
68.5
+31%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
9243953681990201020202024Lawton
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
$41,150
+199%since 2000
from $13,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$18,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
68.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
0.4
−59%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian13.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.5%(5)
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

85.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
50.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2011
from 85.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
42.9%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
57.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Lawton, North Dakota?

Lawton, North Dakota has about 15 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawton, North Dakota?

The typical household in Lawton, North Dakota earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawton, North Dakota expensive?

In Lawton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $18,300.

How educated are people in Lawton, North Dakota?

About 14.3% 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 0.0% 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 48 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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

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