Lawson, Missouri Population 2022
Lawson is a city located in Ray County Missouri. Lawson has a 2020 population of 2,444. Lawson is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually but its population has decreased by -1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,480 in 2010.
The average household income in Lawson is $70,764 with a poverty rate of 6.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $736 per month, and the median house value is $119,900. The median age in Lawson is 39.7 years, 38.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Lawson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawsonwas:
- White: 93.85%
- Two or more races: 4.85%
- Black or African American: 1.31%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,013 | 93.85% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 4.85% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.31% |
Lawson Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 811 | 2.61 | 76.2 |
| Married | 492 | 3.18 | 88.8 |
| Non Family | 225 | 1.22 | 53.3 |
| Female | 71 | 3.17 | 62 |
| Male | 23 | 2.3 | 73.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 2.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 7.50% |
| High School Graduate | 667 | 47.64% |
| Some College | 286 | 20.43% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 4.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 166 | 11.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 5.57% |
Lawson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,351 | 1,215 | 238 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 26 | |
| Hispanic | 17 | 13 | |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50.00%.
$42,022
Average Earnings
$52,132
Average Male
$28,000
Average Female
Lawson Language by Age
Lawson Language
97.66% of Lawson residents speak only English, while 2.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
Lawson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,975 | 108 | 5.47% |
| Multiple | 96 | 14 | 14.58% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 6 | 13.04% |
| Black | 22 | 6 | 27.27% |
| Other | NaN% |
6.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.06%
Male Poverty Rate
8.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawson is Black, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.26%.
Lawson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawson Married by Age and Sex
Lawson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lawson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 10.13% |
Lawson Veterans by Education
4.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.18%
Born in Lawson
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.65% of Lawson residents were born in the United States, with 76.18% having been born in Missouri. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,444 | 10 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 2,434 | 10 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 2,424 | 10 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 2,414 | 10 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 2,404 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 2,395 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 2,393 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 2,398 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 2,417 | -14 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 2,431 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 2,435 | -27 | -1.10% |
| 2011 | 2,462 | -18 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 2,480 | 0.00% |