Comanche County, Kansas

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Comanche County
County
Comanche County Museum, Coldwater, Kansas.jpg
Comanche County Museum in Coldwater (2010)
Map of Kansas highlighting Comanche County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
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Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°11′N99°16′W / 37.183°N 99.267°W / 37.183; -99.267
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Kansas.svg  Kansas
FoundedFebruary 26, 1867
Named for Comanche Native Americans
Seat Coldwater
Largest cityColdwater
Area
 • Total
790 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Land788 sq mi (2,040 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020) [1]
 • Total
1,689
 • Estimate 
(2021) [2]
1,670 Decrease2.svg
 • Density2.1/sq mi (0.8/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code 620
Congressional district 4th
Website comanchecoks.org

Comanche County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Coldwater. [3] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 1,689. [1] The county was named after the Comanche tribe. [4]

Contents

History

For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state.

In 1867, Comanche County was established, and named for Comanche Native Americans.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 790 square miles (2,000 km2), of which 788 square miles (2,040 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) (0.2%) is water. [5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data USA Comanche County, Kansas age pyramid.svg
Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 372—
1890 2,549585.2%
1900 1,619−36.5%
1910 3,281102.7%
1920 5,30261.6%
1930 5,238−1.2%
1940 4,412−15.8%
1950 3,888−11.9%
1960 3,271−15.9%
1970 2,702−17.4%
1980 2,554−5.5%
1990 2,313−9.4%
2000 1,967−15.0%
2010 1,891−3.9%
2020 1,689−10.7%
2023 (est.)1,655 [6] −2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790–1960 [8] 1900–1990 [9]
1990–2000 [10] 2010–2020 [1]

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,967 people, 872 households, and 540 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (0.77 people/km2). There were 1,088 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.97% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 872 households, out of which 24.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.40% were married couples living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.00% were non-families. Of all households 35.90% were made up of individuals, and 21.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.10% under the age of 18, 4.50% from 18 to 24, 21.00% from 25 to 44, 26.50% from 45 to 64, and 25.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,415, and the median income for a family was $36,790. Males had a median income of $24,844 versus $18,221 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,037. About 8.50% of families and 10.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.70% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Presidential elections

Presidential election results
United States presidential election results for Comanche County, Kansas [11]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 70183.16%12715.07%151.78%
2020 76283.19%12613.76%283.06%
2016 71582.47%10211.76%505.77%
2012 76782.65%14315.41%181.94%
2008 76578.54%19419.92%151.54%
2004 77078.49%20020.39%111.12%
2000 76075.55%21120.97%353.48%
1996 69161.31%29826.44%13812.24%
1992 63649.49%32525.29%32425.21%
1988 73865.72%37533.39%100.89%
1984 99376.80%28522.04%151.16%
1980 87765.45%39329.33%705.22%
1976 71952.71%63046.19%151.10%
1972 1,05277.18%28120.62%302.20%
1968 90662.66%45131.19%896.15%
1964 69445.54%81853.67%120.79%
1960 1,18771.85%46027.85%50.30%
1956 1,23872.40%46126.96%110.64%
1952 1,44378.98%37420.47%100.55%
1948 1,07761.90%65037.36%130.75%
1944 1,04861.47%64237.65%150.88%
1940 1,32259.50%88039.60%200.90%
1936 93239.44%1,42860.43%30.13%
1932 94543.91%1,17554.60%321.49%
1928 1,55479.98%38519.81%40.21%
1924 1,04960.25%43224.81%26014.93%
1920 1,12163.05%61234.42%452.53%
1916 73238.55%96350.71%20410.74%
1912 14813.05%37733.25%60953.70%
1908 39259.67%24537.29%203.04%
1904 27263.40%12930.07%286.53%
1900 24954.85%19442.73%112.42%
1896 14244.94%17254.43%20.63%
1892 25945.52%00.00%31054.48%
1888 49050.67%38439.71%939.62%

Laws

The Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, either with or without a minimum of 30% of sales coming from food. Comanche County is one of 35 counties in the state that allows for the sale of liquor by the drink without the minimum food sales stipulation. [12]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities

2005 map of Comanche County (map legend) Map of Comanche Co, Ks, USA.png
2005 map of Comanche County (map legend)

List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Comanche County. [13]

Cities

Unincorporated community

Townships

Comanche County is divided into four townships. None of the cities within the county are considered "governmentally independent", and all figures for the townships include those of the cities. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.

Township FIPS Population
center		PopulationPopulation
density
/km2 (/sq mi)		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		Water area
km2 (sq mi)		Water %Geographic coordinates
Avilla 03525580 (0)309 (119)0 (0)0.15% 37°5′14″N99°17′20″W / 37.08722°N 99.28889°W / 37.08722; -99.28889
Coldwater 14725 Coldwater 1,0861 (3)1,099 (424)2 (1)0.17% 37°16′6″N99°18′5″W / 37.26833°N 99.30139°W / 37.26833; -99.30139
Powell 57325890 (1)186 (72)0 (0)0.03% 37°20′36″N99°8′37″W / 37.34333°N 99.14361°W / 37.34333; -99.14361
Protection 57875 Protection 7342 (4)448 (173)1 (0)0.28% 37°12′20″N99°29′16″W / 37.20556°N 99.48778°W / 37.20556; -99.48778
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. Archived from the original on August 2, 2002.

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "QuickFacts; Comanche County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021" . Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Profile for Comanche County, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  12. ↑ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties" (PDF). Kansas Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control. December 30, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  13. 1 2 "General Highway Map of Comanche County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). July 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 6, 2023.
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