Lawton, OK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lawton decreased by 2,516. In this period, the peak population was 98,284 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 92,761 | - | - |
| 2001 | 90,562 | -2,199 | -2.37% |
| 2002 | 89,655 | -907 | -1.00% |
| 2003 | 86,651 | -3,004 | -3.35% |
| 2004 | 90,243 | 3,592 | 4.15% |
| 2005 | 88,521 | -1,722 | -1.91% |
| 2006 | 89,623 | 1,102 | 1.24% |
| 2007 | 91,186 | 1,563 | 1.74% |
| 2008 | 89,507 | -1,679 | -1.84% |
| 2009 | 90,190 | 683 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 97,850 | 7,660 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 98,237 | 387 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 98,284 | 47 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 96,644 | -1,640 | -1.67% |
| 2014 | 96,463 | -181 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 95,596 | -867 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 93,877 | -1,719 | -1.80% |
| 2017 | 94,149 | 272 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 93,304 | -845 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 93,357 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 90,359 | -2,998 | -3.21% |
| 2021 | 91,158 | 799 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 90,849 | -309 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 90,245 | -604 | -0.66% |
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Lawton, OK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lawton's population increased by 5,089 (5.49%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Lawton's population decreased by 7,491 (7.66%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Lawton's population decreased by 114 (0.13%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lawton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 90,245.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lawton's population peaked in year 2012 at 98,284.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lawton's population was lowest in year 2003 at 86,651.
Lawton, OK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lawton grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lawton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.71% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lawton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.12% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Lawton population grew the most, with an increase of 7,660 people (a 8.49% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Lawton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,004 people (a 3.35% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lawton, OK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lawton's population decreased by 913 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 309 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 604 (0.66%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lawton, OK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lawton decreased by 6,399 (6.62%). The population was highest at 96,463 in the year 2014 and lowest at 90,245 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.68%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)