What is the population of Lawton, Iowa?

Lawton has a population of approximately 790 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Lawton, Iowa located?

Lawton is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.4770°, -96.1851°.

What is the median household income in Lawton?

The median household income in Lawton is approximately $86,875 based on the most recent open data.

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Lawton

Total population

790

Median home value

$254,200

42.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$86,875

Lawton$87k

National$74k

Elevation361 m

Land area1.85 km²

Coordinates42.48°, -96.19°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

361 m

Area

1.85 km²

head of government

Jesse Pedersen

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Lawton is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. The population was 943 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Lawton was platted in 1901. It was named for J. C. Law, an early settler and native of Lawton, Michigan.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. It is located seven miles east of Sioux City on U.S. Route 20, in a region of rolling fertile farmland. Lawton is considered a bedroom community for Sioux City.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$254,200

Housing units

356

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

0.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

96.3%

Black

Asian

0.6%

Hispanic

2.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.4770

Longitude

-96.1851

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29%

Diabetes

8.3%

Adult obesity

35.8%

Binge drinking

23.7%

Adult smoking

13.7%

No leisure activity

21.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

26,869

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
1,141
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
853
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
843
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
766
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
728
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
724
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
711
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
706

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

East High School
High · Sioux City · 1,495 students · 20.2:1 ratio
East Middle School
Middle · Sioux City · 1,067 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Spalding Park Elementary
Elementary · Sioux City · 652 students · 12.3:1 ratio
Morningside Elementary
Elementary · Sioux City · 652 students · 14.2:1 ratio
Unity Elementary School
Elementary · Sioux City · 521 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Bronson Elementary School
Elementary · Bronson · 392 students · 14.5:1 ratio
Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School
High · Lawton · 326 students · 16.3:1 ratio
Nodland Elementary School
Elementary · Sioux City · 281 students · 20.1:1 ratio