Lawton
Village in Van Buren County, Michigan

Lawton is a village in Van Buren County, Michigan, with 1,850 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paw Paw, 4.0 miles NW.
- 1,850residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 808 / sq mipopulation density
- 49065ZIP code
About Lawton
Lawton is a village in southeastern Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lawton had a population of 1,850.
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Living in Lawton
- Median household income
- $52,652
- Median home value
- $171,100
- Median rent
- $812/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Lawton had 1,850 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,850 |
|---|---|
| Density | 808 per sq mi (312 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawton at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,850 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1673° N, 85.8465° W |
| ZIP code | 49065 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2646500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawton
- Paw Paw4.0 mi NW
- Mattawan4.2 mi NE
- Decatur7.8 mi SW
- Marcellus10.0 mi S
- Lawrence11.3 mi W
- Schoolcraft11.4 mi E
- Portage13.2 mi E
- Gobles13.5 mi N
- Westwood14.6 mi NE
- Kalamazoo15.2 mi NE
- Vicksburg16.1 mi E
- Bloomingdale16.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lawton
What county is Lawton in?
Lawton is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
What is the population of Lawton, MI?
1,850 people lived in Lawton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawton, MI?
The ZIP code of Lawton is 49065.
What is the elevation of Lawton?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawton?
Paw Paw (4.0 mi), Mattawan (4.2 mi), Decatur (7.8 mi), Marcellus (10.0 mi), Lawrence (11.3 mi).
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