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Comanche, Texas
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Downtown Comanche, Texas (2022)
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 Comanche, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| Region | Central Texas |
| Established | 1858 |
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| • 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
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| • Total | 4,211 |
| • Density | 923.5/sq mi (356.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
76442
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| Area code | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-16192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410207 |
Comanche is a city located in Comanche County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 4,211 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Comanche County.
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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.
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.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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
In Spanish: Comanche (Texas) para niños
