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Lawson, MO


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Lawson, Missouri

Lawson, Missouri, in Ray county, is 26 miles NE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 30 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lawson has a population of 2,336.

The People and Families of Lawson

In Lawson, about 65% of adults are married. Lots of Lawson people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Lawson, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawson had a median family income of $49,018.

Political Inclinations

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

Lawson Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Lawson.

Commuting

In Lawson, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Lawson, MO

Comparing Lawson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity43
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime56
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