Comanche County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Comanche County is located in Texas with a total population of 13,786. It is the 145th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Comanche County is 43.7 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Comanche County is $59,946. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $137,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Comanche County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Comanche County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Comanche County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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.