Lawton is a village located in Van Buren County Michigan. Lawton has a 2024 population of 1,782. Lawton is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,808 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawton is $64,646 with a poverty rate of 11.26%. The median age in Lawton is 44.8 years: 36.9 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,674 | 89.57% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 4.82% |
| Native American | 39 | 2.09% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 732 | 2.31 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 314 | 2.86 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.22 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 128 | 2.63 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 58 | 3.02 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 8% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 6.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161 | 11.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 5.48% |
| High School Graduate | 541 | 40.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 340 | 25.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,196 | 1,097 | 218 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 52 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 40 | 4 |
| Black | 35 | 25 | 9 |
| Native American | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $84,583 | $38,203 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $51,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $38,750 | $27,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,083 | $41,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,360 | $46,632 | $34,074 |
| Some College | $47,469 | $57,778 | $46,534 |
$41,360
Average Earnings
$46,632
Average Male
$34,074
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.43% of Lawton residents speak only English, while 6.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,435 | 167 | 11.64% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 14 | 11.11% |
| Multiple | 90 | 9 | 10% |
11.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
7%
Male Poverty Rate
15.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawton is White, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawton is Multiple, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.75% |
| High School | 9.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.04% |
| Female Employed | 7.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 1.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,875 | $75,023 |
| Households | $56,230 | $64,646 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,458 | $39,537 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 5.8% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.36% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 4.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.05%
Born in Lawton
97.27%
Native Born
2.73%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
2.3%
Naturalized
97.27% of Lawton residents were born in the United States, with 74.05% having been born in Michigan. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,751 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 1,757 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 1,763 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 1,770 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 1,776 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,782 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 1,789 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,794 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 1,805 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 1,808 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 1,802 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,805 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 1,808 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,812 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,811 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 1,818 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,824 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,825 | -18 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 1,843 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,852 | 0 | 0% |