Comanche, Texas

Comanche, Texas
City
Downtown Comanche, Texas (2022)
Comanche
Coordinates: 31°53′51″N98°37′13″W / 31.89750°N 98.62028°W / 31.89750; -98.62028 [1]
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Comanche
Region	Central Texas
Established	1858
Area [2]
• Total	4.56 sq mi (11.81 km2)
• Land	4.56 sq mi (11.81 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,381 ft (421 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,211
• Density	920/sq mi (360/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
ZIP code	76442
Area code	325
FIPS code	48-16192
GNIS feature ID	2410207 [1]
Website	www.cityofcomanchetexas.net

Comanche is a city located in Comanche County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 4,211 at the 2020 census. ^[3] It is the county seat of Comanche County. ^[4]

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. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 square miles (12 km²), 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. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	704		—
1890	1,226		74.1%
1900	2,070		68.8%
1910	2,756		33.1%
1920	3,524		27.9%
1930	2,435		−30.9%
1940	3,209		31.8%
1950	3,840		19.7%
1960	3,415		−11.1%
1970	3,933		15.2%
1980	4,075		3.6%
1990	4,087		0.3%
2000	4,482		9.7%
2010	4,335		−3.3%
2020	4,211		−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2020 census

Comanche racial composition ^[3]
(NH = Non-Hispanic) ^[a]

Race	Number	Percentage
White (NH)	2,258	53.62%
Black or African American (NH)	18	0.43%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	19	0.45%
Asian (NH)	24	0.57%
Pacific Islander (NH)	1	0.02%
Some Other Race (NH)	4	0.09%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)	96	2.28%
Hispanic or Latino	1,791	42.53%
Total	4,211

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,211 people, 1,592 households, and 990 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2000, 4,482 people, 1,656 households, and 1,157 families resided in the city. The population density was 998.3 inhabitants per square mile (385.4/km²). The 1,898 housing units averaged 422.8 units per square mile (163.2 units/km²). 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. ^[5]

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. ^[10] Also, Premier Accelerated Charter School for high school-aged students is located in Comanche.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Highways

• U.S. Route 67
• U.S. Route 377 (concurrent with U.S. Route 67)
• Texas State Highway 16
• Texas State Highway 36
• Farm to Market 590
• Farm to Market 1689
• Farm to Market 2247
• Farm to Market 3381

Rail

Comanche is located on the main line of the Fort Worth and Western Railroad. ^[11] 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. ^[12]

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

See also

• Texas portal

• Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway

References

Notes

1. The US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. ^[8]

Citations

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Comanche, Texas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
3. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
5. Texas Historical Commission, "Texas Forts Trail: Exploring the Heritage of West Central Texas" brochure, Austin, Texas
6. Climate Summary for Comanche, Texas
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
10. Comanche Independent School District http://www.comancheisd.net/
11. "Maps". fwwr.net. Fort Worth and Western Railroad. 2024.
12. FAA Airport Form 5010 for MKN PDF . Federal Aviation Administration. Effective November 28, 2024.

External links

• Comanche Chamber of Commerce
• Comanche, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
• Photos of West Texas