Lawton, Michigan | |
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 Location of Lawton, Michigan | |
| Coordinates:42°10′2″N85°50′47″W / 42.16722°N 85.84639°W /42.16722; -85.84639 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.33 sq mi (6.02 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,850 |
| • Density | 807.86/sq mi (311.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 49065 |
| Area code | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-46500[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0630224[3] |
| Website | www |
Lawton is a village in southeasternVan Buren County,Michigan, United States. The population was 1,900 at the2010 census.
The Village of Lawton came into existence in 1848 when the Michigan Central Railroad reached this destination. Nathan Lawton who the village is named after, was from Waterford, New York and had purchased property when it became available when Michigan received statehood. Upon the railroad reaching here in 1848, Mr. Lawton donated several acres of land for the construction of a depot that was originally named Paw Paw Station. In 1851 when a post office was being established the name of the town was named for Mr. Lawton. Though Nathan Lawton never lived here two of his sons, George and Charles moved here and made this town their home. Around 1860 a few local men including both of the Lawton brothers began experimenting with growing grapes. In 1868 A.B. Jones delivered the first grapes that were taken to market in Lansing MI. From there the grape industry took off and is now one of Southwest Michigan's largest industries with several wineries in the area as well as a Welch Grape Juice Factory located in Lawton that has been part of Lawton since 1919.[4][5]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.36 square miles (6.11 km2), of which 2.32 square miles (6.01 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[6]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1860 | 426 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,081 | 153.8% | |
| 1880 | 747 | −30.9% | |
| 1890 | 788 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 942 | 19.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,042 | 10.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,073 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,154 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,134 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,206 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,402 | 16.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,358 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,558 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,685 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,859 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,900 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,850 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
As of thecensus[8] of 2010, there were 1,900 people, 730 households, and 457 families living in the village. Thepopulation density was 819.0 inhabitants per square mile (316.2/km2). There were 788 housing units at an average density of 339.7 per square mile (131.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 91.0%White, 0.7%African American, 0.9%Native American, 0.1%Asian, 5.6% fromother races, and 1.7% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 9.8% of the population.
There were 730 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% weremarried couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the village was 38.9 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.
As of thecensus[2] of 2000, there were 1,859 people, 610 households, and 428 families living in the village. The population density was 823.0 inhabitants per square mile (317.8/km2). There were 668 housing units at an average density of 295.7 per square mile (114.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 90.75%White, 1.24%African-American, 0.75%Native American, 0.05%Asian, 3.98% fromother races, and 3.23% from two or more races. 11.62% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 610 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% weremarried couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,909. Males had a median income of $32,614 versus $25,208 for females. Theper capita income for the village was $15,600. 11.5% of the population and 6.7% of families were below thepoverty line. Out of the total population, 8.2% of those under the age of 18 and 16.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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