Lawton is a city located in Comanche County Oklahoma. Lawton has a 2024 population of 90,207. It is also the county seat of Comanche County. Lawton is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90,359 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawton is $66,992 with a poverty rate of 19.4%. The median age in Lawton is 31.9 years: 31.1 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,220 | 54.07% |
| Black or African American | 17,620 | 19.36% |
| Two or more races | 13,678 | 15.03% |
| Native American | 4,243 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 3,222 | 3.54% |
| Asian | 2,542 | 2.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 498 | 0.55% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,144 | 2.47 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 13,198 | 1.24 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Married | 12,297 | 3.27 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 5,636 | 3.31 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 2,013 | 3.21 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
44.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,459 | 7.75% |
| Associates Degree | 4,578 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,176 | 14.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,759 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 18,764 | 32.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,835 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 14,947 | 25.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,268 | 27,255 | 7,549 |
| Black | 11,190 | 10,391 | 2,343 |
| Hispanic | 7,406 | 6,546 | 1,208 |
| 2+ Races | 6,310 | 5,435 | 1,129 |
| Native American | 2,705 | 2,319 | 423 |
| Asian | 2,065 | 1,515 | 715 |
| Other Race | 2,050 | 1,696 | 195 |
| Islander | 327 | 224 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,350 | $46,029 | $43,728 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,531 | $73,336 | $37,274 |
| High School Graduate | $32,963 | $36,908 | $27,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,301 | $21,039 | $17,500 |
| Overall | $35,834 | $42,872 | $30,754 |
| Some College | $35,078 | $43,318 | $29,767 |
$35,834
Average Earnings
$42,872
Average Male
$30,754
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.82% of Lawton residents speak only English, while 12.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,770 | 6,101 | 15.34% |
| Black | 15,572 | 3,593 | 23.07% |
| Multiple | 12,202 | 3,367 | 27.59% |
| Hispanic | 12,969 | 2,211 | 17.05% |
| Native | 3,661 | 896 | 24.47% |
| Other | 3,047 | 706 | 23.17% |
| Asian | 2,287 | 452 | 19.76% |
| Islander | 465 | 219 | 47.1% |
19.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.01%
Male Poverty Rate
19.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawton is Islander, with 47.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawton is White, with 15.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.8% |
| High School | 22.93% |
| Some College | 14.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.13% |
| Female Employed | 12.3% |
| Male Employed | 11.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,222 | $76,658 |
| Households | $51,561 | $66,992 |
| Married Families | $79,535 | $92,925 |
| Non Families | $36,867 | $48,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10,449
Number of Veterans
8,878
Male Veterans
1,571
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5,173 |
| First Gulf War | 4,349 |
| Vietnam | 2,621 |
| Korea | 258 |
| World War II | 97 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 3,257 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,314 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,843 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,736 |
| 75+ | 1,299 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,253 | 18.18% |
| Black | 2,535 | 21.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,212 | 15.05% |
| 2+ Races | 789 | 10.33% |
| Native American | 344 | 10.9% |
| Other Race | 252 | 11.48% |
| Asian | 178 | 8.74% |
| Islander | 98 | 30.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.32%
Born in Lawton
94.05%
Native Born
5.95%
Foreign Born
2.63%
Non Citizen
3.31%
Naturalized
94.05% of Lawton residents were born in the United States, with 42.32% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 90,017 | -38 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 90,055 | -38 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 90,093 | -38 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 90,131 | -38 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 90,169 | -38 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 90,207 | -38 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 90,245 | -604 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 90,849 | -309 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 91,158 | 799 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 90,359 | -2,998 | -3.21% |
| 2019 | 93,357 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 93,304 | -845 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 94,149 | 272 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 93,877 | -1,719 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 95,596 | -867 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 96,463 | -181 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 96,644 | -1,640 | -1.67% |
| 2012 | 98,284 | 47 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 98,237 | 387 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 97,850 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 92,757 | 12,196 | 15.14% |
| 1990 | 80,561 | 507 | 0.63% |
| 1980 | 80,054 | 5,584 | 7.5% |
| 1970 | 74,470 | 12,773 | 20.7% |
| 1960 | 61,697 | 26,940 | 77.51% |
| 1950 | 34,757 | 16,702 | 92.51% |
| 1940 | 18,055 | 5,934 | 48.96% |
| 1930 | 12,121 | 3,191 | 35.73% |
| 1920 | 8,930 | 1,142 | 14.66% |
| 1910 | 7,788 | -82,229 | -91.35% |