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Lawton is a city located in Comanche County, Oklahoma . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 92,757. It is the County Seat of Comanche County . Lawton, founded in 1901 , is in southwest Oklahoma , near the Wichita Mountains . Lawton is the cultural and commercial center of the area. Lawton is home to large Granite deposits as well as cotton fields. Fort Sill , Fort Sill Indian School , and Medicine Park are all nearby. GEOGRAPHY Lawton is located at 34°36'34" North, 98°25'4" West (34.609424, -98.417781), 88 miles Southwest of Oklahoma City . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 194.6 Km&2 (75.1 Mi&2 ). 194.6 km&2 (75.1 mi&2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Lawton is located south of the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Mount Scott, and Lake Lawtonka. Named for Major General Henry Ware Lawton (1843-1899), Civil War Medal Of Honor recipient, killed in action during the Spanish-American War , Battle of San Mateo, Philippines . DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 92,757 people, 31,778 households, and 22,530 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 476.6/km&2 (1,234.5/mi&2). There were 36,433 housing units at an average density of 187.2/km&2 (484.9/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 61.34% White , 23.06% African American , 3.81% Native American , 2.46% Asian , 0.44% Pacific Islander , 3.96% from Other Races , and 4.93% from two or more races. 9.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 31,778 households out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were Married Couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12. In the city the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,521, and the median income for a family was $37,831. Males had a median income of $27,573 versus $21,623 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $15,397. 16.3% of the population and 14.2% of families were below the Poverty Line . 22.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. POINTS OF INTEREST
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