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Lawton, MI
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Living in Lawton



Lawton is a very small village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 1,794 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lawton is the 370th largest community in Michigan.

A relatively large number of people in Lawton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.66% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the village is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Lawton is worth considering.

Being a small village, Lawton does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The education level of Lawton citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 17.41% of adults 25 and older in Lawton have a college degree.

The per capita income in Lawton in 2022 was $27,592, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,368 for a family of four. However, Lawton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Lawton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Lawton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lawton residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Lawton include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in Lawton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.


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