Lawton, Michigan
Lawton: Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
About
Lawton is a village located in the county of Van Buren in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,900 and a population density of 311 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,796 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lawton
| Population : | 1,796 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Van Buren County |
| Postal code : | 49065 |
| Area : | 6.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 04:29:39 (21st May 2025) |
| Density : | 294 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lawton is located at 42°10'2"N 85°50'49"W (42.1672600, -85.8469500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lawton decreased by 5.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,900 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,846 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,825 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,824 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,818 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,811 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,812 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,809 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,805 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,805 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,796 | -0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Lawton (2)
People born in Lawton, including botanist Herbert John Webber, baseball player Charlie Maxwell, .
List
Schools in Lawton
College & universities near Lawton, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170541 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49003-4070 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lawton, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lawton , Oklahoma The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It is located on the North Fork of the Red River in southwestern Oklahoma. Lawton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and the Lawton Public Library. with a population of 93,164 people.
- Lawton , Iowa human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 979 people.
- Lawton , North Dakota human settlement in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 27 people.
Other cities in Van Buren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Buren County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Almena | 5,196 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| South Haven | 4,325 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Paw Paw | 3,519 | Village in Michigan |
| Hartford | 3,181 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Pine Grove | 2,934 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Covert | 2,884 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Keeler | 2,155 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Bangor | 2,087 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Mattawan | 1,973 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Decatur | 1,876 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Lawrence | 970 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Gobles | 789 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 434 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Breedsville | 192 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lawton distances to largest Michigan cities
