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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) |
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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 |
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
The Comanche County-City Airport is located two nautical miles (2.3 mi; 3.7 km) northeast of Comanche's central business district.
See also
In Spanish: Comanche (Texas) para niños
