Lawton, OK

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

127,310

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

34.4

1.18% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18.2%

1.2% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$60,665

2.72% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$161,000

6.27% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

47,438

0.288% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Lawton, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Lawton, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lawton, OK are Cameron University (761 degrees awarded in 2024), Great Plains Technology Center (223 degrees), and Eves College of Hairstyling (57 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lawton, OK was $161,000, and the homeownership rate was 56.7%.

Most people in Lawton, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lawton, OK was 2 cars per household.

Lawton, OK borders Duncan, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, and Wichita Falls, TX.

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United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Lawton, OK is home to a population of 127k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.59% of Lawton, OK residents were born outside of the country (7.11k people).

In 2024, there were 4.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.6k people) in Lawton, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2024 Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of Lawton, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lawton, OK was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lawton, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lawton, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.6k ± 391
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17k ± 679
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
11.7k ± 816

14.4%

Hispanic Population

18.3k people

14.4% of the people in Lawton, OK are hispanic (18.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lawton, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
Guatemala
12,051 ± 2,691 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

Foreign-Born Population

5.59%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.11k people

5.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.66k people

As of 2024, 5.59% of Lawton, OK residents (7.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lawton, OK was 5.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lawton, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,799 ± 618
Gulf War (1990s)
2,932 ± 323
Vietnam
2,563 ± 265

Lawton, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lawton, OK.

Health

88.7% of the population of Lawton, OK has health coverage, with 28.2% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 8.94% on Medicare, 20.2% on non-group plans, and 13.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

1,694 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,694 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oklahoma in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

28.2%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

8.94%

Medicare

20.2%

Non-Group

13.1%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lawton, OK declined by 4.02% from 11.8% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lawton, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lawton, OK employs 47.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lawton, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,456 people), Retail Trade (5,241 people), and Educational Services (4,773 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($79,886), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,500), and Manufacturing ($60,895).

Employment

Occupations

47.4k

2024 Value

± 1,433

−0.288%

1 Year decline

± 4.43%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lawton, OK declined at a rate of −0.288%, from 47.6k employees to 47.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lawton, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,815 people), Management Occupations (4,366 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,690 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lawton, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

47.4k

2024 Value

± 1,433

−0.288%

1 Year decline

± 4.43%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lawton, OK declined at a rate of −0.288%, from 47.6k employees to 47.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lawton, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,456 people), Retail Trade (5,241 people), and Educational Services (4,773 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lawton, OK, though some of these residents may live in Lawton, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,983

Median earning men ± $2,469

$33,322

Median earning women ± $1,384

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,167), Manufacturing ($64,356), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,521).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,009), Construction ($45,669), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,213).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

177
Other Services (except Public Administration)
141
Retail Trade
140
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$351k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$243k
Manufacturing
$173k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lawton, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on March 24, 2026
Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Lawton, OK awarded 1,041 degrees. The student population of Lawton, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,525 male students and 2,571 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lawton, OK are White (507 and 50.5%), Hispanic or Latino (157 and 15.6%), Black or African American (147 and 14.6%), and Two or More Races (85 and 8.47%).

The largest universities in Lawton, OK by number of degrees awarded are Cameron University (761 and 73.1%), Great Plains Technology Center (223 and 21.4%), and Eves College of Hairstyling (57 and 5.48%).

The most popular majors in Lawton, OK are General Business Administration & Management (103 and 9.89%), Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (88 and 8.45%), and Information Technology (87 and 8.36%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,415 for in-state students and $14,835 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 4,096 students enrolled in Lawton, OK, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,914 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
49 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
31 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lawton, OK was General Psychology with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lawton, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cameron University
761 degrees awarded
Great Plains Technology Center
223 degrees awarded
Eves College of Hairstyling
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cameron University with 761 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 429 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lawton, OK, which is 0.701 times less than the 612 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 507 degrees mean that there were 3.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 157 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,415) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lawton, OK was $161,000 in 2024, which is 0.484 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $151,500 to $161,000, a 6.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Lawton, OK is 56.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lawton, OK have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lawton, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$161,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,562

$26,603

Median Property Taxes

±$967

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lawton, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lawton, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.7%

Homeownership

2024

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.7% of the housing units in Lawton, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lawton, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,665

Median Household Income

± $1,350

46.9k

Number of Households

± 1,365

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.9k households in Lawton, OK grew to $60,665 from the previous year's value of $59,060.

The following chart displays the households in Lawton, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lawton, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (9.55%)

In 2024, 75.8% of workers in Lawton, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (9.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lawton, OK have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Lawton, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lawton, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lawton, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lawton, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lawton, OK (21.4k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lawton, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.