Lawton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Lawton, North Dakota
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The Lawton Fire Department
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Location of Lawton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
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16 |
| • Density | 16.45/sq mi (6.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58345
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-45300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036122 |
Lawton is a very small city located in Ramsey County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1902. According to the 2020 census, only 15 people lived there.
Where is Lawton Located?
Lawton is in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1 square mile (2.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Lawton?
Lawton is a very small community. Its population has changed a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 227 | — | |
| 1930 | 233 | 2.6% | |
| 1940 | 210 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 211 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 159 | −24.6% | |
| 1970 | 123 | −22.6% | |
| 1980 | 101 | −17.9% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −37.6% | |
| 2000 | 42 | −33.3% | |
| 2010 | 30 | −28.6% | |
| 2020 | 15 | −50.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 16 | −46.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 30 people living in Lawton. These people lived in 17 different homes. About half of these homes (8) were families.
The city had 33 housing units. All the people living in Lawton at that time were White.
The average age of people in Lawton was 57 years old.
- 6.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 46.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20% were 65 years or older.
The number of males and females was equal, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
See also
- In Spanish: Lawton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
