Census ACS · #334 MSA
Lawton Metro Area
The Lawton, Ok Metropolitan Statistical Area has 127,174 residents. The median household income is $59,060 and the median home value is $151,500.
127,174
Population
75
People / sq mi
$59,060
Median Income
$151,500
Median Home Value
The Lawton CBSA covers 1,702 sq mi of land at 74.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% |
Economy & Income
$59,060
Median Household Income
$30,759
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Lawton metro's price level is 85.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $59,060 has the buying power of $68,722 in average-priced US metros.
85.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$68,722
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$59,060
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$151,500
Median Home Value
$933
Median Rent
56.0%
Homeownership
Education
90.3%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
10.4%
Work From Home
18.6 min
Avg Commute
45.6%
Foreign Born
Lawton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lawton, Ok Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 127,174 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #334 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lawton metro area is $59,060, with a per capita income of $30,759.
The Lawton, Ok CBSA spans the state of Oklahoma.
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Data for the Lawton, Ok CBSA (30020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Lawton: 56.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Lawton is a metro area in OK with a population of 127,174.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $59,060, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.8%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $151,500, with typical rent around $933.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 24.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.