Comanche County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40031 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Comanche County has a population of 121,825 residents and a median age of 34.1 years, making it the #530 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.1%. The median home value is $163,800, and the median household income is $60,761, which is 19% below the national median.

121,825
Population
#530 of 3,222
$60,761
Median Income
-19.1% #2,011 of 3,222
34.1 years
Median Age
-12.3% #3,027 of 3,222
18.1%
Poverty Rate
+43.6% #2,465 of 3,222

Demographics

Comanche County has a population of 121,825, making it the #530 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Comanche County is $60,761, ranking #2,011 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.1% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.

Income#2,011
$60,761
-19.1%
vs nation
38th percentile
Per Capita#2,239
$31,138
-24.5%
vs nation
31th percentile
Poverty#2,465
18.1%
+43.6%
vs nation
24th percentile
Unemployment#2,503
5.9%
+11.7%
vs nation
22th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Comanche County is $163,800 (-41.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $970/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.6%.

Home Value#1,942
$163,800
-41.9%
vs nation
40th percentile
Rent#1,105
$970
-16.6%
vs nation
66th percentile
Homeownership#3,094
55.6%
-13.7%
vs nation
4th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Comanche County, 24.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.0% below the national average, ranking #1,331 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.3% −28.0% vs nation
Rank #1,331 of 3,222
59th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Comanche County is 73.2 years. 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,173
73.2
-2.5%
vs nation
29th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,248
22.0%
+12.5%
vs nation
29th percentile
Diabetes#2,421
12.7%
+14.1%
vs nation
23th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#3,015
44.0%
+17.9%
vs nation
4th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,172
5.9
+5.1%
vs nation
31th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,854
4.6
+2.5%
vs nation
41th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,267
12.7%
+21.2%
vs nation
28th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,609
31.3%
+18.6%
vs nation
17th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,532
17.3%
+20.1%
vs nation
20th percentile

Substance Use

18.4% of adults in Comanche County smoke , 43.8% are obese , and 13.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 26.5 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,796
18.4%
+2.5%
vs nation
43th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,912
43.8%
+15.5%
vs nation
7th percentile
Excessive Drinking#45
13.6%
-31.4%
vs nation
99th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#971
26.5
-18.1%
vs nation
54th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Comanche County is 11.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.0 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,227
11.1
+38.1%
vs nation
20th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,716
21.2
+7.5%
vs nation
33th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,908
22.7
+27.1%
vs nation
23th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#701
13.0
-35.6%
vs nation
75th percentile

Families & Children

26.0% of children in Comanche County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 30.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#776
6.8
-0.1%
vs nation
43th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,376
30.8
+40.9%
vs nation
21th percentile
Child Poverty#2,590
26.0%
+36.9%
vs nation
18th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Comanche County is 39.8%. The mean commute time is 20.1 min, which is 27.1% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
39.8% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
20.1 min −27.1% vs nation
Rank #2,802 of 3,222
13th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Comanche County voted Republican with a margin of 23.3%. The vote was 37.4% Dem / 60.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.2 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +23.3%
37.4% 60.7%
Dem 34,284 votes Rep
2020 REP +20.1%
38.6% 58.7%
Dem 35,631 votes Rep
2016 REP +23.7%
35.2% 58.9%
Dem 32,504 votes Rep
2012 REP +17.0%
41.5% 58.5%
Dem 30,174 votes Rep
2008 REP +17.6%
41.2% 58.8%
Dem 34,247 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Comanche County, Oklahoma

Comanche County, Oklahoma has a total population of 121,825, making it the 530th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Comanche County is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Comanche County is $60,761, which ranks #2,011 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.

The median home value in Comanche County is $163,800, 41.9% below the national median. Renters in Comanche County pay a median gross rent of $970 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Comanche County, 24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.

Comanche County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (13.9%).

All data for Comanche County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.