Lawton, Michigan
Lawton: village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
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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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1673,-85.8470 |
| Altitude | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 02:00:43 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 294 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lawton is located at 42°10'2"N 85°50'49"W (42.1672600, -85.8469500).
Lawton map
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gust...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lawton, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170541 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49003-4070 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lawton, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Lawton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lawton Post Office | Lawton (MI) | 49065 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lawton, Oklahoma The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. 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