Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lawton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,104

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%1,823

Two or More

5%106

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%86

Black

1.7%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.7%35

Asian

0.9%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%94

High School Diploma

29.9%446

Some College (<1 yr)

8%119

Some College (1+ yr)

18.3%273

Associate's Degree

8.7%129

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%176

Master's Degree

5.9%88

Professional Degree

0.3%5

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,100

Median Renti

$812

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.8%581

Renter-Occupied

35.2%315

Total Units

948

Homeownership

64.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%52

$50K–$100K

8.4%49

$100K–$150K

22.9%133

$150K–$200K

29.9%174

$200K–$300K

16.4%95

$300K–$500K

11.7%68

$500K–$1M

1.7%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%11

2000–2009

8.5%81

1990–1999

12%114

1980–1989

10.8%102

1970–1979

15.7%149

1960–1969

4.3%41

1950–1959

11.9%113

1940–1949

2.5%24

1939 or earlier

33%313

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%699

Electricity

17.5%157

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%31

Wood

0.6%5

Other

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,652

Mean Household Incomei

$59,217

Per Capita Incomei

$27,126

Poverty Ratei

18.2%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

929

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.2%118

$10K–$15K

4.6%41

$15K–$20K

4.6%41

$20K–$25K

2.3%21

$25K–$30K

1.6%14

$30K–$35K

8.1%73

$35K–$40K

6.1%55

$40K–$45K

2.7%24

$45K–$50K

3%27

$50K–$60K

11.5%103

$60K–$75K

14.3%128

$75K–$100K

9.6%86

$100K–$125K

8.9%80

$125K–$150K

4%36

$150K–$200K

4.2%38

$200K+

1.2%11

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

371.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

826

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

856

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

121(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured