Lawton village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lawton village is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 2,056. It ranks as the 304th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawton village is 40.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawton village is $54,718. This is 23% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $159,100. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lawton village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawton village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lawton village, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.