Comanche County, OK

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2021 Population

121,502

0.105% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

16.4%

3.99% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,483

4.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,300

7.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,279

1.04% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Comanche County, OK had a population of 122k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $54,483. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Comanche County, OK grew from 121,374 to 121,502, a 0.105% increase and its median household income grew from $52,377 to $54,483, a 4.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Comanche County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.23%), White (Hispanic) (5.32%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%).

None of the households in Comanche County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Comanche County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Comanche County, OK are Cameron University (716 degrees awarded in 2021), Great Plains Technology Center (159 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Platt College-Lawton (74 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Comanche County, OK was $133,300, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

Most people in Comanche County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Comanche County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Comanche County, OK borders Caddo County, OK, Cotton County, OK, Grady County, OK, Kiowa County, OK, Stephens County, OK, and Tillman County, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Comanche County, OK is home to a population of 122k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.67% of Comanche County, OK residents were born outside of the country (6.89k people).

In 2021, there were 3.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.7k people) in Comanche County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Comanche County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Comanche County, OK was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Comanche County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Comanche County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
66.7k ± 300
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.7k ± 773
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.06k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

16.9k people

13.9% of the people in Comanche County, OK are hispanic (16.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Comanche County, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

5.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.89k people

5.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.15k people

As of 2021, 5.67% of Comanche County, OK residents (6.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Comanche County, OK was 5.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Comanche County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7,009 ± 671
Vietnam
3,046 ± 338
Gulf War (1990s)
2,650 ± 349

Comanche County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Comanche County, OK employs 47.3k people. The largest industries in Comanche County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,260 people), Retail Trade (5,254 people), and Educational Services (4,979 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($79,395), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,170), and Manufacturing ($54,413).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

47.3k

2021 Value

± 1,678

−1.04%

1 Year decline

± 5.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Comanche County, OK declined at a rate of −1.04%, from 47.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Comanche County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,346 people), Management Occupations (4,725 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,835 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Comanche County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k

2021 Value

± 1,678

−1.04%

1 Year decline

± 5.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Comanche County, OK declined at a rate of −1.04%, from 47.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Comanche County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,260 people), Retail Trade (5,254 people), and Educational Services (4,979 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Comanche County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Comanche County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,343

Median earning men ± $2,125

$28,671

Median earning women ± $1,460

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($58,389), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,394), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,266).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($52,434), Public Administration ($41,700), and Manufacturing ($33,795).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

856
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
691
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
507
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$606k
Manufacturing
$489k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$229k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Comanche County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.96%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.96%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Comanche County, OK for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Comanche County, OK awarded 1,006 degrees. The student population of Comanche County, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,638 male students and 4,826 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Comanche County, OK are White (546 and 56.4%), followed by Black or African American (120 and 12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (106 and 11%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (84 and 8.68%).

The largest universities in Comanche County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Cameron University (716 and 71.2%), Great Plains Technology Center (159 and 15.8%), and Miller-Motte College-Platt College-Lawton (74 and 7.36%).

The most popular majors in Comanche County, OK are General Business Administration & Management (120 and 11.9%), General Health Services (64 and 6.36%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (63 and 6.26%).

The median tuition cost in Comanche County, OK for a public four year colleges is $4,740 for in-state students and $14,160 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,464 students enrolled in Comanche County, OK, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,732 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
52 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Comanche County, OK was General Psychology with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Comanche County, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cameron University
716 degrees awarded
Great Plains Technology Center
159 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Platt College-Lawton
74 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cameron University with 716 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 344 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Comanche County, OK, which is 0.52 times less than the 662 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 546 degrees mean that there were 4.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 120 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Comanche County, OK was $133,300 in 2021, which is 0.544 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $124,100 to $133,300, a 7.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Comanche County, OK is 53.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Comanche County, OK have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Comanche County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Comanche County, OK is $54,483. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Comanche County, OK was Census Tract 23.01 with a value of $89,659, followed by Census Tract 20.01 and Census Tract 20.03, with respective values of $88,864 and $88,287.

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Comanche County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.591%.

Housing

Property

$133,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,662

$23,561

Median Property Taxes

±$1,044

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Comanche County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Comanche County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.4%

Homeownership

2021

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.4% of the housing units in Comanche County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Comanche County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 23.01
Census Tract 20.01
Census Tract 20.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Comanche County, OK was Census Tract 23.01 with a value of $89,659, followed by Census Tract 20.01 and Census Tract 20.03, with respective values of $88,864 and $88,287.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Comanche County, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,483

Median Household Income

± $1,733

44.1k

Number of Households

± 1,521

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.1k households in Comanche County, OK grew to $54,483 from the previous year's value of $52,377.

The following chart displays the households in Comanche County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Comanche County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (9.86%)

In 2021, 74.8% of workers in Comanche County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Comanche County, OK have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Comanche County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Comanche County, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Comanche County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Comanche County, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Comanche County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.591%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Comanche County, OK (18.4k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Comanche County, OK is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.1% of the children was living in poverty in Comanche County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 701 in Comanche County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 99.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.8% of the population of Comanche County, OK has health coverage, with 29.7% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 20.1% on non-group plans, and 14.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oklahoma was $7,627 in 2014. This is a 4.58% increase from the previous year ($7,293).

Primary care physicians in Comanche County, OK see 1327 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (1353 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 884 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 288 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,327 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Comanche County, OK

Primary care physicians in Comanche County, OK see an average of 1,327 patients per year. This represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (1,353 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Comanche County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

29.7%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

20.1%

Non-Group

14.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Comanche County, OK declined by 4.17% from 13.7% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Comanche County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 64.9 in Comanche County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Comanche County, OK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.2% in Comanche County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Comanche County, OK.

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