Comanche, Texas
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Comanche, Texas |
| settlement_type | City |
| image_skyline | Downtown Comanche Wiki 1 (1 of 1).jpg |
| image_caption | Downtown Comanche, Texas (2022) |
| pushpin_map | Texas |
| pushpin_relief | yes |
| pushpin_label | Comanche |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_map_alt | Map of Texas |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | United States |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Texas |
| subdivision_type2 | County |
| subdivision_name2 | Comanche |
| subdivision_type3 | Region |
| subdivision_name3 | Central Texas |
| established_title | Established |
| established_date | 1858 |
| unit_pref | Imperial |
| area_footnotes | |
| area_total_km2 | 11.81 |
| area_total_sq_mi | 4.56 |
| area_land_km2 | 11.81 |
| area_water_km2 | 0.00 |
| area_land_sq_mi | 4.56 |
| area_water_sq_mi | 0.00 |
| population_total | 4211 |
| population_as_of | 2020 |
| population_density_sq_mi | auto |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| timezone1 | CST |
| utc_offset1 | -6 |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code |
| postal_code | 76442 |
| area_code_type | Area code |
| area_code | 325 |
| elevation_footnotes | |
| elevation_ft | 1381 |
| coordinates | |
| coordinates_footnotes | |
| blank_name | FIPS code |
| blank_info | 48-16192 |
| blank1_name | GNIS feature ID |
| blank1_info | 2410207 |
| website | |
| :: |
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Comanche is a city located in Comanche County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 4,211 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Comanche County.
History
A military road known as the "Corn Trail" came through in 1850 to supply area forts and encourage settlement. The town was established in 1856 and the city was incorporated in 1858. Near the modern courthouse is the preserved log structure known as the "Old Cora Courthouse", one of the oldest standing wooden courthouses in Texas. Cora, the former county seat, later became Gustine.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 sqmi, all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Comanche has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Demographics
| 1880 = 704 | 1890 = 1226 | 1900 = 2070 | 1910 = 2756 | 1920 = 3524 | 1930 = 2435 | 1940 = 3209 | 1950 = 3840 | 1960 = 3415 | 1970 = 3933 | 1980 = 4075 | 1990 = 4087 | 2000 = 4482 | 2010 = 4335 | 2020 = 4211 | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census | align = right | align-fn = center
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Comanche had a population of 4,211, 1,603 households, and 990 families.
The median age was 37.2 years; 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18, and 19.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.1 males age 18 and over.
0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.
There were 1,603 households in Comanche, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 45.7% were married-couple households, 19.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 1,921 housing units, of which 16.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 69.0% were owner-occupied and 31.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 15.7%.
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| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,802 | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | |
| Some other race | 631 | 15.0% |
| Two or more races | 686 | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,791 | 42.5% |
| :: |
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 4,482 people, 1,656 households, and 1,157 families resided in the city. The population density was 998.3 PD/sqmi. The 1,898 housing units averaged 422.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 80.01% White, 1.20% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 15.13% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 28.51% of the population.
Of the 1,656 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were not families. About 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the population was distributed as 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,773, and for a family was $32,097. Males had a median income of $26,646 versus $16,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,155. About 17.0% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.7% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
The Comanche County Historical Museum in Comanche features a blacksmith shop, filling station, and doctor's office. A replica saloon depicts the site where gunfighter John Wesley Hardin killed a deputy in 1874.
Education
The City of Comanche is served by the Comanche Independent School District, which consists of Comanche Elementary, Comanche Middle School, H.R. Jefferies Junior High, and Comanche High School. Also, Premier Accelerated Charter School for high school-aged students is located in Comanche.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Highways
- [[File:US 67.svg|30px]] U.S. Route 67
- [[File:US 377.svg|30px]] U.S. Route 377 (concurrent with U.S. Route 67)
- [[File:Texas 16.svg|30px]] Texas State Highway 16
- [[File:Texas 36.svg|30px]] Texas State Highway 36
- [[File:Texas FM 590.svg|30px]] Farm to Market 590
- [[File:Texas FM 1689.svg|30px]] Farm to Market 1689
- [[File:Texas FM 2247.svg|30px]] Farm to Market 2247
- [[File:Texas FM 3381.svg|30px]] Farm to Market 3381
Rail
Comanche is located on the main line of the Fort Worth and Western Railroad. As of 2024, the rail line is used for freight haulage only; no scheduled passenger service is offered.
Air
Comanche County–City Airport is a general aviation airport located northeast of Comanche. It is owned by the city of Comanche and Comanche County.
Notable people
- Ben F. Barnes, 36th Lieutenant Governor of Texas
- Robert T. Hill, pioneer Texas geologist
- Justin Holland, member of the Texas House of Representatives, 2017–present
- David Kersh and Kerry Harvick, country music singers who reside in Comanche
References
Notes
Citations
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
- {{GNIS. 2410207
- "Explore Census Data".
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties.
- Texas Historical Commission, "Texas Forts Trail: Exploring the Heritage of West Central Texas" brochure, [[Austin, Texas]]
- [http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=419114&cityname=Comanche%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Comanche, Texas]
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
- (2021). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)".
- (2023). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)".
- (2021). "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)".
- "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
- Comanche Independent School District http://www.comancheisd.net/
- (2024). "Maps". Fort Worth and Western Railroad.
- {{FAA-airport
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