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.

Lawson, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,905

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.2%2,766

Two or More

3.3%95

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%75

High School Diploma

40.6%690

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%121

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%217

Associate's Degree

7.7%130

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%253

Master's Degree

3.2%54

Professional Degree

0.3%5

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,000

Median Renti

$1,005

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.3%729

Renter-Occupied

27.7%279

Total Units

1,102

Homeownership

72.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%17

$50K–$100K

5.5%40

$100K–$150K

21.7%158

$150K–$200K

28%204

$200K–$300K

27.8%203

$300K–$500K

12.3%90

$500K–$1M

1.8%13

$1M+

0.5%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

15%165

1990–1999

14.2%157

1980–1989

17.6%194

1970–1979

25.3%279

1960–1969

10.2%112

1950–1959

8%88

1940–1949

2%22

1939 or earlier

7.7%85

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%800

Electricity

19.9%201

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,941

Mean Household Incomei

$85,215

Per Capita Incomei

$30,550

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,302

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%36

$10K–$15K

2.8%28

$15K–$20K

2.9%29

$20K–$25K

3.3%33

$25K–$30K

3.4%34

$30K–$35K

8.1%82

$35K–$40K

2.7%27

$40K–$45K

1.5%15

$45K–$50K

1.3%13

$50K–$60K

12.5%126

$60K–$75K

18.6%187

$75K–$100K

11.5%116

$100K–$125K

7.6%77

$125K–$150K

5.7%57

$150K–$200K

9.9%100

$200K+

4.8%48

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$324/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes98% occupied$324/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes68% occupied

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,941/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

54%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

36%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

179(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured