Lawton City PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

102,749

1.4% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.2

0.31% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.9%

4.13% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$52,119

2.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$123,900

4.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,642

3.45% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lawton City PUMA, OK had a population of 103k people with a median age of 32.2 and a median household income of $52,119. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lawton City PUMA, OK declined from 104,204 to 102,749, a −1.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,609 to $52,119, a 2.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lawton City PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.47%), White (Hispanic) (5.66%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%).

11.5% of the households in Lawton City PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Lawton City PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Comanche County (Central)--Lawton City PUMA, OK are Cameron University (716 degrees awarded in 2021), Great Plains Technology Center (159 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Platt College-Lawton (74 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lawton City PUMA, OK was $123,900, and the homeownership rate was 48.2%.

Most people in Lawton City PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Lawton City PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Lawton City PUMA, OK borders Stephens, Caddo, Comanche (North), Tillman, Jefferson & Cotton Counties PUMA, OK.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Lawton City PUMA, OK is home to a population of 103k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.35% of Lawton City PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (6.53k people).

In 2021, there were 3.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.5k people) in Lawton City PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.73k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lawton City PUMA, OK are Spanish (5,466 households), German (1,058 households), and Korean (714 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,726

Women

47.4%

54,176

Men

52.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 102,902 inhabitants, with 52.6% men, and 47.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Lawton City PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lawton City PUMA, OK was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lawton City PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lawton City PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.5k ± 841
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.2k ± 746
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.73k ± 1.06k

15%

Hispanic Population

15.4k people

15% of the people in Lawton City PUMA, OK are hispanic (15.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lawton City PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Germany
1,162 ± 832 people
Korea
853 ± 714 people
Vietnam
494 ± 544 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lawton City PUMA, OK was Germany, the natal country of 1,162 Lawton City PUMA, OK residents, followed by Korea with 853 and Vietnam with 494.

Foreign-Born Population

6.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.53k people

6.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.81k people

As of 2021, 6.35% of Lawton City PUMA, OK residents (6.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lawton City PUMA, OK was 6.54%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lawton City PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,466 households (5.72%)
German
1,058 households (1.11%)
Korean
714 households (0.747%)

11.5% of the households in Lawton City PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lawton City PUMA, OK was Spanish. 5.72% of the households in Lawton City PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,165 ± 649
Vietnam
2,344 ± 270
Gulf War (1990s)
2,197 ± 308

Lawton City PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lawton City PUMA, OK employs 46.6k people. The largest industries in Lawton City PUMA, OK are U. S. Army (7,333 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,895 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,539 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($82,807), Support activities for mining ($78,352), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals ($77,232).

Males in Lawton City PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,476. The income inequality in Lawton City PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,940

Women

45.4%

26,369

Men

54.6%

The workforce of Lawton City PUMA, OK in 2020 was 48,309 people, with 45.4% woman, and 54.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lawton City PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

46.6k

2021 Value

−3.45%

1 Year decline

± −3.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lawton City PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −3.45%, from 48.3k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lawton City PUMA, OK, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,746 people), Customer service representatives (1,156 people), and Other managers (1,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lawton City PUMA, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.6k

2021 Value

−3.45%

1 Year decline

± −3.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lawton City PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −3.45%, from 48.3k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lawton City PUMA, OK, are U. S. Army (7,333 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,895 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,539 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lawton City PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Lawton City PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,770

Median earning men ± $2,267

$28,064

Median earning women ± $1,534

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($55,410), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,750), and Public Administration ($44,363).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($51,711), Public Administration ($40,845), and Manufacturing ($32,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lawton City PUMA, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lawton City PUMA, OK awarded 1,006 degrees. The student population of Lawton City PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,319 male students and 2,413 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lawton City PUMA, OK are White (546 and 56.4%), followed by Black or African American (120 and 12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (106 and 11%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (84 and 8.68%).

The largest universities in Lawton City PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Cameron University (716 and 71.2%), Great Plains Technology Center (159 and 15.8%), and Miller-Motte College-Platt College-Lawton (74 and 7.36%).

The most popular majors in Comanche County (Central)--Lawton City PUMA, OK are General Business Administration & Management (120 and 11.9%), General Health Services (64 and 6.36%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (63 and 6.26%).

The median tuition cost in Comanche County (Central)--Lawton City PUMA, OK for a public four year colleges is $4,740 for in-state students and $14,160 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,732 students enrolled in Lawton City PUMA, OK, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,866 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
52 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Comanche County (Central)--Lawton City PUMA, OK was General Psychology with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Comanche County (Central)--Lawton City PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cameron University
716 degrees awarded
Great Plains Technology Center
159 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Platt College-Lawton
74 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cameron University with 716 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 344 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lawton City PUMA, OK, which is 0.52 times less than the 662 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 546 degrees mean that there were 4.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 120 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.497% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lawton City PUMA, OK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.8k), Some college (22.5k), and Secondary Education (10.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lawton City PUMA, OK was $123,900 in 2021, which is 0.506 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,300 to $123,900, a 4.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Lawton City PUMA, OK is 48.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lawton City PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lawton City PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lawton City PUMA, OK is $52,119. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lawton City PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

Housing

Property

$123,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,274

$17,859

Median Property Taxes

±$944

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lawton City PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lawton City PUMA, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.2%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.2% of the housing units in Lawton City PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lawton City PUMA, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lawton City PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lawton City PUMA, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,119

Median Household Income

± $1,975

37k

Number of Households

± 1,455

In 2021, the median household income of the 37k households in Lawton City PUMA, OK grew to $52,119 from the previous year's value of $50,609.

The following chart displays the households in Lawton City PUMA, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in Lawton City PUMA, OK

0.42

2020 Wage GINI in Lawton City PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Lawton City PUMA, OK was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0601% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lawton City PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lawton City PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lawton City PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (9.74%)

In 2021, 73.3% of workers in Lawton City PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lawton City PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Lawton City PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lawton City PUMA, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lawton City PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lawton City PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lawton City PUMA, OK (16.7k out of 93.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lawton City PUMA, OK is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86% of the population of Lawton City PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 28.7% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 19.6% on non-group plans, and 15.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1627 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1601 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

1,627 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,627 patients per year. This represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oklahoma in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14%

Uninsured

28.7%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

19.6%

Non-Group

15.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lawton City PUMA, OK declined by 2.47% from 14.4% to 14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lawton City PUMA, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.