County · Oklahoma
Comanche County, Oklahoma
Comanche County, Oklahoma. Comanche County had 122,158 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 14 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 38 census tracts. GEOID 40031.
Comanche County is one of the 2 counties of the Lawton, OK metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
122,158
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 121,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 121,825
Median household income
$60,761
±$1,319 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$163,800
±$3,521 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$970
±$19 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Comanche County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 121,125 residents in Comanche County. The Census Bureau estimates 122,158 for July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 121,825 over 1,069 square miles of land.
| Measure | Comanche County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 121,825 | 4,028,634 | +63 |
| Households | 44,898±474 | 1,562,389 | +2,056 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.03 | 2.50 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 52,666±124 | 1,775,127 | +1,029 |
Comanche County's population since 2000
From 114,996 in 2000 to 122,158 in 2025: up 6.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Comanche County?
Comanche County holds 14 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Lawton with 90,503 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lawton | 90,381 | $54,433 |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 3,656 | $96,250 |
| Cache | 2,930 | $65,536 |
| Fletcher | 1,204 | $71,458 |
| Geronimo | 1,158 | $73,611 |
| Sterling | 668 | $67,981 |
| Medicine Park | 411 | $124,000 |
| Chattanooga | 400 | $53,438 |
| Indiahoma | 275 | $59,688 |
| Edgewater ParkGEOID 4023100 | 262 | $34,375 |
| Lake Ellsworth AdditionGEOID 4040875 | 223 | not published |
| Lawtonka AcresGEOID 4041856 | 187 | not published |
| Lakeside VillageGEOID 4041050 | 162 | not published |
| FaxonGEOID 4025650 | 114 | $86,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Comanche County?
The median resident of Comanche County is 34.1 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.7%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Comanche County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1±0.1 | 37.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8%±0.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.7% | 12.7% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.8%±0.3 pts | 62.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.9%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | −1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.9%±0.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±0.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.5%±1.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 22.2%±0.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±0.8 pts | 12.9% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0%±0.8 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3%±1.0 pts | 28.3% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3%±0.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.0%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Comanche County earn?
Half of Comanche County's 44,898 households earn less than $60,761 a year (±$1,319), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,194 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $3,433 after inflation. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Comanche County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,761±$1,319 | $65,039 | −$3,433 |
| Mean household income | $77,985±$2,562 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,138±$975 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1%±1.2 pts | 15.3% | +2.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.7%±2.3 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1%±1.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±1.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Comanche County?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Comanche County's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 by its owner (±$3,521). The median renter pays $970 a month including utilities, and 34.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Comanche County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,800±$3,521 | $199,800 | +$10,456 |
| Median gross rent | $970±$19 | $1,014 | −$58 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.0%±2.5 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,406±$46 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6%±1.2 pts | 65.8% | +2.5 pts |
| Housing units | 52,666±124 | 1,775,127 | +1,029 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±0.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7%±1.2 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3%±0.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Comanche County building?
Builders took permits for 200 new housing units across Comanche County in 2025 (110 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Comanche County get to work?
75.7% of Comanche County's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Comanche County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4%±1.0 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±1.0 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7%±1.5 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±0.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3%±0.9 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min±0.6 | 22.4 min | +1.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Comanche County's census tracts?
Comanche County is divided into 38 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,179 (Tract 17) to $101,406 (Tract 20.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Comanche County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 77 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 77 |
| Median home value | 27th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 77 |
| Median age | 74th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Comanche County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.