Comanche, Texas
Comanche, Texas | |
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Community | |
![]() Comanche, Texas City Hall | |
Coordinates: 31°53′51″N 98°36′13″W / 31.89750°N 98.60361°W[1] | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Comanche |
Region | Central Texas |
Established | 1858 |
Area | |
• 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 | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,335 |
• Estimate (2019)[3] | 4,197 |
• Density | 920.19/sq mi (355.29/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
ZIP code | 76442 |
Area code | 325 |
FIPS code | 48-16192 |
Website | www |
Comanche is a city located in Comanche County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 4,335 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Comanche County.[4] Comanche is a popular stop for hunters.
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]
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]
Geography
Comanche is located at 31°54′0″N 98°36′16″W / 31.90000°N 98.60444°W (31.899890, –98.604485).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 square miles (12 km2), all of it 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.[7]
Demographics
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% | |
2019 (est.) | 4,197 | [3] | −3.2% |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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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[12] of 2000, 4,482 people, 1,656 households, and 1,157 families resided in the city. The population density was 998.3 people per square mile (385.4/km2). The 1,898 housing units averaged 422.8 per square mile (163.2/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.
Transportation
The Comanche County-City Airport is located two nautical miles (2.3 mi, 3.7 km) northeast of Comanche's central business district.[13]
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.[14] Also, Premier Accelerated Charter School for high school-aged students is located in Comanche.
Notable people
- Chet Garner, television host of The Daytripper was born in Comanche[15]
See also
- Ben F. Barnes
- Robert T. Hill
- Justin Holland
- Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway
- David Kersh and Kerry Harvick, Country singers who reside in Comanche
References
- ^ a b "Comanche". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ a b Texas Historical Commission, "Texas Forts Trail: Exploring the Heritage of West Central Texas" brochure, Austin, Texas
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Climate Summary for Comanche, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ^ http://www.census.gov [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for MKN PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 30 June 2011.
- ^ Comanche Independent School District http://www.comancheisd.net/
- ^ "Things I've Learned: Chet Garner". Austin Monthly Magazine. 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2020-05-24.