In 2023, Lawton, OK had a population of 127k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $59,060. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lawton, OK declined from 127,314 to 127,174, a −0.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,196 to $59,060, a 3.26% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lawton, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.57%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5%), and White (Hispanic) (4.27%).
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.
97.7% of the residents in Lawton, OK are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Lawton, OK are Cameron University (717 degrees awarded in 2022), Great Plains Technology Center (162 degrees), and Eves College of Hairstyling (57 degrees).
In 2023, the median property value in Lawton, OK was $151,500, and the homeownership rate was 56%.
Most people in Lawton, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 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.
