Lawton Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Lawton?
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There are 91,247 residents in Lawton, with a median age of 31.4. Of this, 52.15% are males and 47.85% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.69% of the resident pool in Lawton, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.35%. Additionally, 2.96% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 64,831 people in Lawton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 64,831 people in Lawton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 91,247 | -2.5% |
| Male Population | 47,582 | -2.1% |
| Female Population | 43,665 | -2.8% |
Male population 52.15%
Female population 47.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31.4 | -0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 81,840 | -2.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 6,707 | -3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 2,700 | -7.4% |
Citizen US Born 89.69%
Citizen not US Born 7.35%
Not Citizen 2.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,184 | 4.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,941 | -8.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,159 | -9.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,597 | -2.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 64,831 | -1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.32%
Moved from Same County 12.2%
Moved from Same State 3.52%
Moved from Different State 10.7%
Same House as Last Year 72.27%
What are the employment statistics in Lawton?
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White-collar workers make up 79.77% of the working population in Lawton, while blue-collar employees account for 20.23%. There are also 2,544 entrepreneurs in Lawton (7.35% of the workforce); 20,643 workers employed in private companies (59.61%); and 8,936 people working in governmental institutions (25.8%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 27,623 | -2.5% |
| Blue Collar | 7,007 | -9.2% |
White Collar 79.77%
Blue Collar 20.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,544 | 1.3% |
| Private Companies | 20,643 | -5.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,936 | -5.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,507 | 9.0% |
Self Employees 7.35%
Private Companies 59.61%
Governmental Workers 25.8%
Not for Profit Companies 7.24%
How many households are there in Lawton?
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There are a total of 32,977 households in Lawton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 60.8% of these Lawton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.2%. Additionally, 34.83% of households have children and 65.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 32,977 | -0.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.0% |
| Family Households | 20,051 | -1.5% |
| Non-family Households | 12,926 | 1.8% |
Family Households 60.8%
Non-family Households 39.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,486 | -3.3% |
| Households without Children | 21,491 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 34.83%
Households without Children 65.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Lawton?
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The average annual household income in Lawton is $64,558, while the median household income sits at $48,718 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $48,554, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $56,052. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,540 and $48,368, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $64,558 | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $48,718 | 2.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 15,365 | 3.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 65,292 | -3.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lawton?
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There are 39,877 housing units in Lawton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 32,977 occupied housing units in Lawton, 43.04% are owner-occupied, while 56.96% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $119,600. In general, housing costs reach $818 per month in Lawton.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $119,600. In general, housing costs reach $818 per month in Lawton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 39,877 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,168 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,405 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,528 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,865 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,840 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,997 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,781 | -6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,267 | 6.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,019 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 7 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,977 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 14,193 | -3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 18,784 | 2.2% |
Owner Occupied 43.04%
Renter Occupied 56.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,613 | -4.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,580 | -0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $119,600 | 2.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $106,300 | 5.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $818 | 2.3% |
With Mortgage 60.68%
Without Mortgage 39.32%
What is the level of education in Lawton?
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Approximately 41.82% of the population in Lawton holds a high school degree (that's 29,075 residents), while 28.54% have attained a college certificate (20,082 locals) and 12.15% have a bachelor's degree (8,449 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,941 | 1.7% |
| Some High School | 29,075 | -4.1% |
| Some College | 20,082 | -2.2% |
| Associate Degree | 4,990 | -3.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,449 | -1.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,235 | -0.5% |
No High School 2.79%
Some High School 41.82%
Some College 28.54%
Associate Degree 7.18%
Bachelor's Degree 12.15%
Graduate Degree 7.53%
What is the marital status of Lawton residents?
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A total of 26,760 people in Lawton have never been married (which represents 36.82% of the total population), while 31,634 of them are wedded (43.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,602 (3.58%) and 9,943 (13.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 26,760 | -1.7% |
| Married | 31,634 | -1.3% |
| Separated | 2,602 | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 4,346 | -5.3% |
| Divorced | 9,943 | -8.1% |
Never Married 36.82%
Married 43.52%
Separated 3.58%
Widowed 5.98%
Divorced 13.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lawton?
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The top three means of transportation people in Lawton use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 34,136 residents commute by car, 869 prefer going to work by walking and 443 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 34,136 | -2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 443 | -37.9% |
| Bicycle | 125 | 145.1% |
| Motorcycle | 24 | -69.6% |
| TaxiCab | 96 | -23.8% |
| Walk | 869 | 12.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Lawton by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
