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Comanche County

Kansas · 1,673 residents (2025 est.) · 788.298 sq mi
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Comanche County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,545. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,600. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,729
−12%since 2000
from 1,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+6%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,673 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Comanche County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(65)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(136)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(125)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(68)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(113)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(215)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(177)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.7%(271)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.9%(241)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.9%(172)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.3%(91)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,545
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,415 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,007
+100%since 2000
from $17,037 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−9%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+32%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,906)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,637)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(50)
Diversity Score
13
+2%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(28)
Salvadoran0.4%(7)
Ancestry
German26.3%(454)
English16.6%(287)
Irish11.1%(192)
American5.8%(101)
Dutch2.3%(40)
French2%(34)
Russian1.6%(27)
Scottish1.4%(24)
Italian0.8%(14)
Welsh0.7%(12)
West Indian0.7%(12)
Haitian0.7%(12)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.6%(10)
Norwegian0.5%(9)
Swiss0.3%(6)
Slovak0.3%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.2%(119)
Married65.3%(427)
Widowed6.9%(45)
Divorced9.6%(63)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(154)
Married49.1%(402)
Widowed23.9%(196)
Divorced8.2%(67)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comanche County, Kansas?

Comanche County, Kansas has about 1,729 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Comanche County, Kansas?

The typical household in Comanche County, Kansas earns about $54,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Comanche County, Kansas expensive?

In Comanche County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Comanche County, Kansas?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Comanche County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Comanche County, Kansas?

About 9.2% of people in Comanche County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Comanche County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Comanche County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 584 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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