Comanche County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Comanche County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,053 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.8 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,395 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Comanche County grew by 2.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 13,786 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Comanche County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Comanche County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,924 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.32% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Comanche County is about 22% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Comanche County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $291,249 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $822 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.0% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Comanche County is about 29.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $822 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Comanche County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 141 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Comanche County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.0 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 141 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,385 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,614 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 253 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Comanche County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Comanche County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Comanche County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Comanche County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Comanche County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.9% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Comanche County, Texas.
What is the population of Comanche County, Texas?
The population of Comanche County, Texas is 14,053, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Comanche County, Texas?
The population density of Comanche County, Texas is 14.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Comanche County, Texas?
The median household income in Comanche County, Texas is $59,924, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Comanche County, Texas?
The median home price in Comanche County, Texas is $291,249, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Comanche County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Comanche County, Texas is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.