How long do people stay in their homes in Lawton, IA?
21.4% (±7.5 points) of households in Lawton, IA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 21.4% (±7.5 points)
- Since before 2000
- 21.2%
When households in Lawton moved in
| Moved in | Lawton | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 6.3% (±5.0 points) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.1% (±5.6 points) | 19.1% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 28.4% (±7.4 points) | 39.2% | 38.7% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 29.0% (±10.7 points) | 18.0% | 16.4% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.5% (±4.1 points) | 10.2% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 11.7% (±5.9 points) | 9.7% | 10.8% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Lawton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Woodbury County (22.9%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (24.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Lawton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | — | 21.4% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Bronson | 4.9 mi | 5.6% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Moville | 6.0 mi | 23.2% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sergeant Bluff | 10 mi | 13.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sioux City | 10 mi | 24.4% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hinton | 12 mi | 26.8% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Sioux City | 12 mi | 25.7% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salix | 13 mi | 25.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dakota City | 13 mi | 16.1% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bronson, IA (5.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Woodbury County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cushing | 26.8% (±14.3 points) |
| 3 | Salix | 25.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 4 | Anthon | 24.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 5 | Sioux City | 24.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 6 | Moville | 23.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Correctionville | 21.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 8 | Lawton | 21.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 9 | Pierson | 17.9% (±23.4 points) |
| 10 | Danbury | 17.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 11 | Hornick | 16.8% (±12.3 points) |
| 12 | Smithland | 14.7% (±9.8 points) |
| 13 | Sergeant Bluff | 13.4% (±5.1 points) |
| 14 | Bronson | 5.6% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Woodbury County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lawton
How often do people move in Lawton?
21.4% of households in Lawton, IA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Lawton have?
21.2% of households in Lawton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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