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Lawton, Iowa
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Location of Lawton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 943 |
| • Density | 1,309.72/sq mi (505.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51030
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-43905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458252 |
Lawton is a small city in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 943 people.
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The Story of Lawton
Lawton was officially planned and marked out in 1901. It was named after J. C. Law, who was an early settler in the area. He originally came from Lawton, Michigan. A post office has been open in Lawton since 1902, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Lawton Located?
Lawton is found at these coordinates: 42°28′41″N 96°10′54″W / 42.47806°N 96.18167°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Lawton is located about seven miles east of Sioux City, Iowa. It sits along U.S. Route 20. The area around Lawton has rolling hills and very fertile farmland. Many people who live in Lawton work in Sioux City, making it a "bedroom community."
Who Lives in Lawton?
| Lawton's Population Over Time | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 138 | — |
| 1920 | 243 | +76.1% |
| 1930 | 259 | +6.6% |
| 1940 | 263 | +1.5% |
| 1950 | 254 | −3.4% |
| 1960 | 324 | +27.6% |
| 1970 | 406 | +25.3% |
| 1980 | 447 | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 482 | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 697 | +44.6% |
| 2010 | 908 | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 943 | +3.9% |
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Lawton's Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, there were 943 people living in Lawton. These people lived in 349 households, and 251 of these were families. The city had about 1,310 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lawton were White (96.6%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Lawton was 38.9 years old. About 31.8% of residents were under 20 years old. The city had slightly more males (50.1%) than females (49.9%).
Lawton's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Lawton had 908 people. There were 342 households, with 238 of them being families. The population density was about 1,279 people per square mile.
Most residents (98.8%) were White. A small percentage were from other racial groups. About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.9% of households had children under 18. The median age was 36.1 years. About 30.8% of residents were under 18 years old. The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Schools in Lawton
The Lawton–Bronson Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Lawton. This school district was created on July 1, 1966. It was formed when the Lawton and Bronson school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Lawton (Iowa) para niños
