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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. 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%.