Lawton Comanche County, Oklahoma
Lawton: City in Oklahoma
About
Lawton is a city located in the county of Comanche in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 96,867 and a population density of 462 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 93,025 inhabitants.
The city was created 120 years ago in 1900.
Geography
Lawton is located at 34°36'31"N 98°23'25"W (34.6086900, -98.3903300).
Weather
Lawton forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
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Lawton Quick Facts
| Population : | 93,025 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Comanche County |
| Postal code : | 73533 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 209.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,112 feet / 339 meters |
| Capital city : | Lawton is capital of Comanche County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1901 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:19:04 (3rd August 2021) |
| Density : | 443 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -4.13% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 90℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lawton decreased by 4.13% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 96,867 | - | census |
| 2011 | 98,208 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 98,415 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 96,977 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 96,660 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 95,965 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 94,117 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 94,009 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 92,945 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 93,025 | 0.09% | estimation process |
People born in Lawton (97)
People born in Lawton, including basketball player and announcer Stacey King, athletics competitor Chryste Gaines, Player of football Bryan McCann, you can see a list of people who born in Lawton.
- Leon Russell (American singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and session musician)
- Percy Watson (American professional wrestler and professional football player)
- N. Scott Momaday (American author and academic)
- Bryan White (American country music artist)
- Randy Bass (American baseball player and politician)
- Conrad Herwig (American musician)
- Lam Jones (American sprinter and football wide receiver (1958-2019))
- Josh Young (American basketball player)
- Terry Serpico (American actor)
- William Witney (American director (1915-2002))
- Rusty McDonald (American musician)
- Steven R. White (American physicist)
- Omar Browning (American basketball coach)
- Robert Wright (American journalist, born 1957)
- J. D. Walton (American football player)
- Lauren Nelson (American beauty pageant contestant)
- Robert S. Johnson (American fighter pilot in World War II)
- Ryan Robertson (American basketball player)
Schools
College & universities near Lawton
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428143 | Platt College-Lawton | Lawton (OK) | 73501 |
| 207102 | Eves College of Hairstyling | Lawton (OK) | 73501 |
| 206914 | Cameron University | Lawton (OK) | 73505-6377 |
| 364548 | Great Plains Technology Center | Lawton (OK) | 73505-8399 |
| 250993 | Red River Technology Center | Duncan (OK) | 73533 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lawton
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
| NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lawton, Michigan village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
- Lawton, Iowa human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
- Lawton, North Dakota human settlement in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America
Other cities in Comanche County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Comanche County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 3,183 | City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Cache | 2,811 | City in Oklahoma |
| Geronimo | 1,215 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Fletcher | 1,143 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sterling | 773 | Town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Chattanooga | 453 | Town in Comanche County Oklahoma |
| Medicine Park | 452 | Town in Comanche County Oklahoma |
| Indiahoma | 330 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Faxon | 130 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lawton distances to largest Oklahoma cities