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Lawton

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.29
State:
Michigan

Lawton is a village located in Van Buren County, Michigan. Lawton has a 2026 population of 1,869. Lawton is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,890 in 2020.

The median household income in Lawton is $52,652 with a poverty rate of 19.32%. The median age in Lawton is 39.3 years: 35.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males.

1.9K
Total Population
816
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.16%
Growth

Lawton Population

Lawton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,869-3-0.16%
20251,872-4-0.21%
20241,87610.05%
20231,875-2-0.11%
20221,877-10-0.53%
20211,887-3-0.16%
20201,890-2-0.11%
20191,802-3-0.17%
20181,805-3-0.17%
20171,808-4-0.22%
20161,81210.06%
20151,811-7-0.39%
20141,818-6-0.33%
20131,824-1-0.05%
20121,825-18-0.98%
20111,843-57-3%
20101,852-3-0.16%

Median Age

Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 35.9 years

Lawton Adults

There are 1,611 adults, (518 of whom are seniors) in Lawton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,089 (51.8%)
Male: 1,015 (48.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawton includes 87.31% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,83787.31%
Two or more races1748.27%
Black or African American351.66%
Native American351.66%
Asian190.9%
Other race40.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races683.23%
White140.67%
Other race40.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,82386.64%
Two or more races1065.04%
Black or African American351.66%
Native American351.66%
Asian190.9%

Lawton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawton 's average per capita income is $41,114. Household income levels show a median of $52,652. The poverty rate stands at 19.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,750-
Families$64,531$73,496
Households$52,652$59,217
Non Families$31,250$37,150

$41,114

Average Income

$52,652

Median Household Income

19.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)