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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Comanche County

Kansas · 1,967 residents · 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 $29,415. Population has declined 15% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,967
−15%since 1990
from 2,313 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.9
+12%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Comanche County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,415
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,421 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,037
+61%since 1990
from $10,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227 in 1990
US average: $602
73.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
26.1% rent
1.1
−14%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,288)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(98)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,906)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.7%(92)
5
+10%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−52%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comanche County, Kansas?

Comanche County, Kansas has about 1,967 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Comanche County, Kansas earns about $29,415 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 $31,800, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Comanche County, Kansas?

About 15.1% 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 10.2% 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 346 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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