Lawson
Census-designated place in Union County, Arkansas
Lawson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Union County, Arkansas, with 260 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Urbana, 3.8 miles SE.
- 260residents (2020 Census)
- 207 ftelevation · 63 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 79 / sq mipopulation density
- 71730ZIP code
About Lawson
Lawson is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Union County, Arkansas, United States. Lawson was founded by Lawson Smith, who was born in 1813 and died in 1899. Lawson is located on Arkansas Highway 129, 10.5 miles (16.9 km) east of El Dorado. Lawson has a post office with ZIP code 71750. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 260.
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- Median household income
- $91,389
- Median age
- 68.7
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Lawson had 260 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 260 |
|---|---|
| Density | 79 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawson at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 260 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.29 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2000° N, 92.4879° W |
| ZIP code | 71730 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0538950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawson
- Urbana3.8 mi SE
- Calion9.4 mi N
- Strong10.0 mi SE
- El Dorado10.3 mi W
- Norphlet13.0 mi NW
- Smackover18.0 mi NW
- Junction City18.4 mi SW
- Junction City, LA19.0 mi SW
- Spearsville, LA19.6 mi S
- Huttig21.0 mi SE
- Lillie, LA21.8 mi SW
- Felsenthal21.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Lawson
What county is Lawson in?
Lawson is in Union County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Lawson, AR?
260 people lived in Lawson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawson, AR?
The ZIP code of Lawson is 71730.
What is the elevation of Lawson?
207 feet (63 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawson?
Urbana (3.8 mi), Calion (9.4 mi), Strong (10.0 mi), El Dorado (10.3 mi), Norphlet (13.0 mi).
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