Comanche County, Kansas
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| Image:Map of Kansas highlighting Comanche County.png Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Coldwater |
| Largest city | Coldwater |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 2,045 km² (790 mi²) 2,042 km² (788 mi²) 4 km² (1 mi²), 0.18% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 1,967 1/km² (2/mi²) |
| Established | February 26, 1867 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Comanche County (standard abbreviation: CM) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 1,967. The largest city and county seat is Coldwater. Comanche is a prohibition or dry county.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,045 km² (790 mi²). 2,042 km² (788 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.18% water.
Adjacent counties
- Kiowa County, Kansas (north)
- Barber County, Kansas (east)
- Woods County, Oklahoma (south)
- Harper County, Oklahoma (southwest)
- Clark County, Kansas (west)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 1,967 people, 872 households, and 540 families residing in the county. The population density was 1/km² (2/mi²). There were 1,088 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (1/mi²). 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. 1.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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. 35.90% of all households 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. 10.20% of the population and 8.50% of families were below the poverty line. 9.70% of those under the age of 18 and 7.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Image:Map of Comanche Co, Ks, USA.png
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):
- Coldwater, 763
- Protection, 533
- Wilmore, 56
Unincorporated places
- Buttermilk
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 | Population | Population density /km² (/mi²) | Land area km² (mi²) | Water area km² (mi²) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avilla | 03525 | 58 | 0 (0) | 309 (119) | 0 (0) | 0.15% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Coldwater | 14725 | Coldwater | 1,086 | 1 (3) | 1,099 (424) | 2 (1) | 0.17% | Template:Coor dms |
| Powell | 57325 | 89 | 0 (1) | 186 (72) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Protection | 57875 | Protection | 734 | 2 (4) | 448 (173) | 1 (0) | 0.28% | Template:Coor dms |
Education
Unified school districts
See also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas.
- Comanche County USD 300
See also
External links
- General county information
- County Level Data
