Poverty Rate in Lawton, Oklahoma
In Lawton, Oklahoma, an estimated 15,793 of 81,423 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lawton, Oklahoma?
The poverty rate in Lawton, Oklahoma is 19.4%.
- How many people in Lawton, Oklahoma live in poverty?
In Lawton, Oklahoma, an estimated 15,793 of 81,423 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lawton, Oklahoma compare to the average for Oklahoma?
The poverty rate in Lawton, Oklahoma is 23.57% higher than the Oklahoma average. In Lawton, Oklahoma, an estimated 19.4% of 81,423 people live in poverty. In Oklahoma, 15.7% of 3,897,556 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lawton, Oklahoma compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lawton, Oklahoma is 53.97% higher than the US average. In Lawton, Oklahoma, an estimated 19.4% of 81,423 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Some other race
26.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lawton, Oklahoma
2021
26.7% of 5 thousand people
White
19.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
19.2% of 43 thousand people
Black or African American
33.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
33.1% of 15 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
33.2% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
33.2% of 3 thousand people
Two or more races
22.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
22.5% of 14 thousand people
Hispanic
30.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
30.4% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
19% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
19% of 41 thousand people
Under 18 years
33.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
33.8% of 20 thousand people
Under 5 years
40.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
40.2% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
31.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
31.1% of 14 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
33.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
33.1% of 20 thousand people
18 to 64 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
20.9% of 49 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
22.9% of 23 thousand people
35 to 64 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
19.1% of 26 thousand people
60 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
13.7% of 16 thousand people
65 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
12.4% of 11 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
18.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
18.1% of 51 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
38.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
38.1% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
22.8% of 18 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
15.9% of 17 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
7.1% of 12 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
14.7% of 34 thousand people
Employed
11.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
11.7% of 31 thousand people
Male
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
8.6% of 14 thousand people
Female
14.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
14.3% of 17 thousand people
Unemployed
43.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
43.7% of 3 thousand people
Male
35.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
35.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
53.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
53.2% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
19.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
19.7% of 63 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
5.7% of 26 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
28.3% of 13 thousand people
Did not work
30.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
30.7% of 23 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29% Poverty Rate for single people in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
29% of 20 thousand people
Male
20% Poverty Rate for single men in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
20% of 10 thousand people
Female
39.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
39.3% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
33.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
33.1% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
20.2% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
26.6% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
33.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
33.8% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
30.3% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
34.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
34.4% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
18.8% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
4.2% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
43.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
43.4% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
51% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
51% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lawton, Oklahoma
2023
22.9%
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