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Lawton, MI


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Lawton, Michigan

Lawton, Michigan, in Van Buren county, is 15 miles SW of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 95 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metropolitan area. Lawton has a population of 1,859.

The People and Families of Lawton

In Lawton, about 46% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Lawton, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawton had a median family income of $40,909.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lawton gave more campaign money ($800) to John Kerry 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 69% of the housing units in Lawton. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Lawton, 88% of commuters drive to work. Lawton is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lawton Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Lawton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lawton, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes36
People Living Alone32
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime33
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