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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

790

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%758

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%19

Two or More

1%8

Asian

0.6%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%9

High School Diploma

26.3%142

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%24

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%61

Associate's Degree

11.3%61

Bachelor's Degree

31.5%170

Master's Degree

10.6%57

Professional Degree

0.7%4

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

42.8%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,200

Median Renti

$959

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77%244

Renter-Occupied

23%73

Total Units

356

Homeownership

77%

Vacancy Rate

11%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%6

$50K–$100K

8.2%20

$100K–$150K

13.9%34

$150K–$200K

10.7%26

$200K–$300K

36.9%90

$300K–$500K

26.2%64

$500K–$1M

1.6%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

11.8%42

2000–2009

8.7%31

1990–1999

20.2%72

1980–1989

9.6%34

1970–1979

19.4%69

1960–1969

3.1%11

1950–1959

10.7%38

1940–1949

5.3%19

1939 or earlier

11.2%40

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.8%196

Electricity

38.2%121

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,875

Mean Household Incomei

$99,796

Per Capita Incomei

$41,482

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

433

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

4.4%14

$15K–$20K

1.3%4

$25K–$30K

1.9%6

$30K–$35K

8.8%28

$35K–$40K

5.4%17

$40K–$45K

0.9%3

$45K–$50K

2.2%7

$50K–$60K

15.8%50

$60K–$75K

6.9%22

$75K–$100K

7.6%24

$100K–$125K

15.5%49

$125K–$150K

6.9%22

$150K–$200K

12.6%40

$200K+

9.8%31

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

426

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

431

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured