City · Oklahoma
Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton, city, in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Lawton had 90,503 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 90,381 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 90,595 (±42). GEOID 4041850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
90,503
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 90,381 · ACS 2020-2024: 90,595 ±42
Median household income
$54,433
±$1,550 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$142,100
±$4,331 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$967
±$20 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Lawton and what county is it in?
Lawton is a city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It covers 81.7 square miles of land, 1,106 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lawton is in the Lawton, OK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lawton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 90,503 people lived in Lawton on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 90,381 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 90,595 (±42).
| Measure | Lawton | Comanche County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 90,595 ±42 | 121,825 | −3,422 |
| Households | 33,413 ±509 | 44,898 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.04 | 2.50 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 39,789 ±321 | 52,666 | no clear change |
Lawton's population since 2000
From 92,757 in 2000 to 90,503 in 2025: down 2.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lawton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lawton?
The median resident of Lawton is 32.3 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.5%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lawton | Comanche County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 ±0.4 | 34.1 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±0.5 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±0.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±0.5 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.4% ±0.5 pts | 14.7% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.2% ±0.7 pts | 53.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.5% ±0.8 pts | 13.9% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±0.3 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±0.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.9% ±0.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.8% ±1.2 pts | 16.5% | – |
| With a disability | 22.5% ±1.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8% ±1.0 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±1.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5% ±1.2 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.4% ±1.4 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.0% ±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lawton earn?
Half of Lawton's 33,413 households earn less than $54,433 a year (±$1,550), against $60,761 in Comanche County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,801 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,368 after inflation. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawton | Comanche County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,433 ±$1,550 | $60,761 | −$4,368 |
| Mean household income | $68,376 ±$2,467 | $77,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,349 ±$954 | $31,138 | −$1,781 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1% ±1.5 pts | 18.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.7% ±3.0 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.2% ±1.5 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±0.9 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±1.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lawton?
Owners occupy 44.8% of Lawton's occupied homes and renters 55.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 by its owner (±$4,331). The median renter pays $967 a month including utilities, and 34.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawton | Comanche County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,100 ±$4,331 | $163,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $967 ±$20 | $970 | −$57 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.2% ±2.6 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,218 ±$36 | $1,406 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.8% ±1.6 pts | 55.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.2% ±1.6 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Housing units | 39,789 ±321 | 52,666 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.6% ±1.6 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±0.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±0.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lawton building?
Builders took permits for 139 new housing units in Lawton in 2025 (55 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lawton work and get to work?
72.5% of Lawton's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Lawton | Comanche County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3% ±1.2 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±1.9 pts | 75.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±1.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0% ±1.1 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.2 min ±0.7 | 18.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lawton?
30 census tracts lie mostly in Lawton, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,179 (Tract 17) to $101,332 (Tract 20.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 24.06Comanche County | 7,067 | $60,027 |
| Tract 3Comanche County | 5,376 | $54,960 |
| Tract 5.04Comanche County | 4,387 | $49,110 |
| Tract 20.01Comanche County | 5,562 | $101,332 |
| Tract 4.03Comanche County | 4,893 | $86,444 |
| Tract 4.04Comanche County | 4,170 | $52,944 |
| Tract 5.06Comanche County | 4,100 | $85,550 |
| Tract 20.05Comanche County | 6,235 | $54,306 |
| Tract 4.02Comanche County | 3,649 | $59,570 |
| Tract 1Comanche County | 3,387 | $52,688 |
| Tract 5.03Comanche County | 3,113 | $60,115 |
| Tract 5.05Comanche County | 3,254 | $66,780 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lawton) · Census block assignment files
How does Lawton compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lawton is the 392nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Lawton ranks 113th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 138th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th | 229 |
| Median household income | 113th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 102nd | 229 |
| Median home value | 112th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 49th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 79th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th | 226 |
| Median age | 199th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 222nd | 229 |
| Work from home | 18th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 204th | 229 |
Lawton's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Lawton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lawton?
Every figure for Lawton on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lawton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lawton.