Lawton, Oklahoma is a city of about 22,491 people and a population density of 107 people per square mile. It is located in Comanche County and was named after General Henry W. Lawton who was a Civil War hero. The city boasts many local businesses such as the historic Apache Casino Hotel, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc., Apex Homes, and AJ's Pharmacy & Gifts. For year-round outdoor activities Lawton has Lake Lawtonka for swimming, fishing and boating plus hiking trails at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum, and Meers Store & Restaurant. There are also several organizations that provide social services to the community such as The Salvation Army and Comanche County Mental Health Services. Finally, there are numerous sporting events held in Lawton like minor league baseball with the Lawton-Fort Sill Indians, football with the Cameron Aggies and basketball with the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).
The population in Lawton (zip 73507) is 22,491. There are 110 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lawton (zip 73507) is 36.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lawton (zip 73507) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lawton (zip 73507)
- 49.9% are married
- 14.4% are divorced
- 29.2% are married with children
- 21.9% have children, but are single
Race in Lawton (zip 73507)
- 58.1% are White
- 16.8% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 4.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 11.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.5% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander