Comanche County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Comanche County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 121,699. It is the 5th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Comanche County is 33.7 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Comanche County is $59,000. This is 7% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $154,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Comanche County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Comanche County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (14.2% vs 6.9%).

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.