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Comanche County

Texas · 13,974 residents · 937.753 sq mi
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Comanche County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,218. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,900. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,974
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,218
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,086
+23%since 2000
from $14,677 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+41%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(10,846)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(2,928)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(6,002)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(10,145)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(3,605)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other0.1%(18)
Diversity Score49.2%(6,877)
Diversity Score
49
+15%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comanche County, Texas?

Comanche County, Texas has about 13,974 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Comanche County, Texas earns about $35,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Comanche County, Texas expensive?

In Comanche County, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Comanche County, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Comanche County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Comanche County, Texas?

About 22.1% of people in Comanche County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Comanche County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Comanche County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 593 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9504
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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