Lawton, OK is a city located in Comanche County with a population of 49,421. With a population density of 871 people per square mile, Lawton is the fifth largest city in Oklahoma. It has an array of local businesses such as Hobby Lobby, Best Buy and Walmart, along with local restaurants like Saltgrass Steak house and Applebee's Grill + Bar. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing and fishing are popular year-round pastimes for locals. Organizations like the Great Plains Technology Center offer educational opportunities to everyone in this region. The Great Plains Coliseum provides locals with several popular events such as professional wrestling competitions and concerts throughout the year. Additionally, sports fans can look forward to attending games at Cameron University’s basketball stadium or Lawton Speedway during racing season.
The population in Lawton (zip 73505) is 49,421. There are 894 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lawton (zip 73505) is 34.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lawton (zip 73505) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lawton (zip 73505)
- 46.9% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 28.8% are married with children
- 24.9% have children, but are single
Race in Lawton (zip 73505)
- 51.5% are White
- 19.3% are Black
- 3.1% are Asian
- 4.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 13.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.8% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander