Comanche County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Comanche County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Comanche County, Oklahoma has a population of 121,825, the 5th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $60,761 and the median home value is $163,800. The poverty rate is 18.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Comanche County Quick Facts

Population 121,825

Median Household Income $60,761

Median Home Value $163,800

Poverty Rate 18.1%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 34.1 years

Homeownership Rate 55.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.3%

High School Graduation 91.0%

Cities/Places 14

Population 121,825 5th of 77

Median Income $60,761 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.1%

Unemployment 7.1%

How Comanche County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	121,699	121,825	+0.1%
Median household income	$59,000	$60,761	+3.0%
Median home value	$154,300	$163,800	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Comanche

$60,761

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Comanche

$163,800

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 34.6%

$100K+ 25.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

9.0%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

60.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.6%

Renter 44.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $970/mo 19.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

27.6%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

19.3%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Comanche County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lawton	90,595	$54,433	21.1%	$142,100
Elgin	3,608	$96,250	11.1%	$260,700
Cache	3,074	$65,536	16.5%	$162,700
Fletcher	1,309	$71,458	19.7%	$148,300
Geronimo	1,155	$73,611	10.7%	$93,500
Sterling	751	$67,981	14.0%	$131,900
Medicine Park	418	$124,000	4.8%	$331,500
Chattanooga	406	$53,438	16.3%	$113,700
Indiahoma	297	$59,688	12.5%	$58,400
Lake Ellsworth Addition	203	N/A	20.7%	N/A
Edgewater Park	135	$34,375	17.0%	$67,400
Faxon	86	$86,250	7.0%	$125,000
Lakeside Village	57	N/A	12.3%	$89,300
Lawtonka Acres	17	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Comanche County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 121,825. It is the 5th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Comanche County is 34.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Comanche County is $60,761. This is 7% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $163,800. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Comanche County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% 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 53.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (13.9% vs 6.8%).

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Comanche County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Comanche County, Oklahoma?

Comanche County has a population of 121,825, making it the 5th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Comanche County?

The median household income in Comanche County is $60,761 with a poverty rate of 18.1%.

How many cities are in Comanche County, Oklahoma?

Comanche County contains 14 Census-designated places.