Lawson, Missouri
Lawson: City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
About
Lawson is a city located in the county of Ray in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,473 and a population density of 373 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,402 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lawson
| Population | 2,402 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Ray County |
| Postal code | 64062 |
| Phone Area Codes | 816 |
| Area | 6.62 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4383,-94.2041 |
| Altitude | 1,066 feet / 325 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:36:02 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 363 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Lawson is located at 39°26'18"N 94°12'15"W (39.4383400, -94.2041100).
Lawson map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lawson decreased by 2.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,473 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,462 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,435 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,431 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,417 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,398 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,393 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,395 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,404 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,414 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,402 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Lawson
1City of Excelsior Estates
16468 Bob Dr, Lawson, MO 64062 View details
Phone: +18166379992
2Lawson City Maintenance Building
108 S Clark St, Lawson, MO 64062 View details
Phone: +18165807010
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lawson, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179955 | William Jewell College | Liberty (MO) | 64068-1896 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lawson, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lawson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson Post Office | Lawson (MO) | 64062 |
Other cities in Ray County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ray County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 5,603 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Albany | 1,650 | City in Missouri |
| Orrick | 800 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Wood Heights | 700 | City in Ray County, Missouri, United States |
| Hardin | 531 | City in Ray County, Missouri, United States |
| Henrietta | 355 | City in Missouri |
| Crystal Lakes | 352 | City in Ray County, Missouri, United States |
| Homestead | 184 | Human settlement in Ray County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Camden | 173 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Excelsior Estates | 146 | Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America |
| Fleming | 128 | City in Ray County, Missouri, United States |
| Elmira | 52 | Human settlement in Ray County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lawson distances to largest Missouri cities