Lawton Population 2026

Lawton has a population of 96,655, making it the #340 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oklahoma. It is about 91× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lawton (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

96,655

Rank in United States

#340

Coordinates

34.61°N, 98.39°W

~339 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,956 km

1,215 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oklahoma

City	Population	Rank in United States
Oklahoma City	681,054	#22
Tulsa	413,066	#47
Norman	128,026	#227
Broken Arrow	106,563	#298
Edmond	90,092	#378
Moore	60,451	#675
Midwest City	57,249	#730
Enid	51,776	#836

Cities near Lawton

Duncan23,231 people · ~41 km away
Chickasha16,488 people · ~64 km away
Wichita Falls104,710 people · ~78 km away
Altus19,214 people · ~86 km away
Mustang20,226 people · ~105 km away
El Reno18,516 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lawton?

Lawton has a population of 96,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #340 biggest city in United States.

What state is Lawton in?

Lawton is located in Oklahoma, United States.

Is Lawton the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,956 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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