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Lawton, IA


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Lawton, Iowa

Lawton, Iowa, in Woodbury county, is 11 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 85 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Sioux City metropolitan area. Lawton has a population of 697.

The People and Families of Lawton

In Lawton, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Lawton people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Lawton, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawton had a median family income of $58,750. People in Lawton generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Lawton enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lawton gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lawton Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Lawton. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Lawton, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

Lawton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lawton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Lawton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lawton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lawton, IA

Comparing Lawton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men41
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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