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Lawson, AR
Census-designated place in Union County, Arkansas.
Population
86
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
0
Lawson and its ZIP codes
Lawson at a glance
- Lawson is 55% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Lawson, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Lawson.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,492
16,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$268M
FY 2026, $6,868 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lawson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Lawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| CalionCity | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| StrongCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| El DoradoCity | 11 mi | 16.2 |
| NorphletCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| SmackoverCity | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| Junction CityCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Junction City, LAVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Spearsville, LAVillage | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| HuttigCity | 21 mi | 3 |
| HarrellTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| LouannTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| FelsenthalTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Lillie, LAVillage | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| HamptonCity | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| HermitageCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawson, AR in?
- Lawson is in Union County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lawson, AR?
- About 86 people live in Lawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawson?
- Nearby places include Urbana (4.2 mi), Calion (9 mi), Strong (10 mi), El Dorado (11 mi), Norphlet (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023