Comanche County, Oklahoma: commercial real estate data.
Comanche County, Oklahoma had an estimated 121,396 residents on July 1, 2024, up 0.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 121,120, across 1,069 square miles. County output reached $6.96 bn in 2024, 2,133 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 46 7(a) approvals worth $21.4 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Comanche County
How many people live in Comanche County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024121,825
- Households44,898
- Average household size2.71
- Median household income$60,761
- Median age34.1
- Median gross rent$970 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$163,800
- Home value to household income2.7 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income19.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher24.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree8.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over78,868
- Population under 1829,029
- Share under 1823.8 percent
- Population 65 and over16,812
- Share 65 and over13.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6475,984
- Civilian labor force48,508
- Unemployment rate7.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over52.3 percent
- Rank by population among Oklahoma counties5th of 77
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included530th of 3,222
Comanche County is the 5th largest of 77 Oklahoma counties by population. A median home costs 2.7 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.8 percent against 13.8 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Comanche County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 2024121,396
- Census 2020 base population121,120
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.23 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-472
- Births, 20241,510
- Deaths, 20241,097
- Natural change, 2024413
- Net domestic migration, 2024-1,035
- Net international migration, 2024156
- Total net migration, 2024-879
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-1,569
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1741st of 3,144
The county has grown 0.23 percent since the 2020 census base. More people left than moved in during 2024 and births over deaths did not make up the difference, so the population fell.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Comanche County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving4,031
- People arriving, from those returns8,349
- Tax returns filed by households leaving4,200
- Net household movement-169
- Adjusted gross income arriving$181.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-35.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$45,136
- Average income of a leaving household$51,759
- Largest single originForeign - APO/FPO ZIPs (191 households)
- Largest single destinationOklahoma County (346 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign - APO/FPO ZIPs | 191 | 437 | $10.5 m |
| Oklahoma County | 148 | 247 | $5.1 m |
| El Paso County | 108 | 271 | $5.7 m |
| El Paso County | 101 | 243 | $5.3 m |
| Bell County | 100 | 234 | $5.1 m |
| Stephens County | 94 | 209 | $4.5 m |
| Cumberland County | 70 | 166 | $3.7 m |
| Tarrant County | 69 | 131 | $2.3 m |
Households arriving report $6,623 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Foreign - APO/FPO ZIPs, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Comanche County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$6.96 bn
- County GDP, 2023$6.54 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.5 percent
- GDP change over five years30.4 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Oklahoma areas BEA publishes5th of 77
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes590th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$57,126
Output grew 6.5 percent in the latest year and 30.4 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Comanche County
- Covered employment, annual average41,346
- Establishments reporting2,708
- Average annual pay$51,305
- Average weekly wage$987
- Retail trade, employment5,005
- Retail trade, average annual pay$31,803
- Accommodation and food services, employment4,711
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$22,297
- Manufacturing, employment3,884
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$79,466
- Health care and social assistance, employment3,339
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$46,130
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment2,531
- Construction, employment1,627
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5,005 | 394 | $31,803 |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,711 | 242 | $22,297 |
| Manufacturing | 3,884 | 56 | $79,466 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3,339 | 305 | $46,130 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 2,531 | 246 | $47,402 |
| Construction | 1,627 | 226 | $56,337 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 1,408 | 322 | $76,371 |
| Finance and insurance | 1,252 | 173 | $58,262 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 5,005 jobs, 12.1 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Comanche County?
- Establishments, all industries2,133
- Employment at those establishments32,987
- Annual payroll$1.43 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents17.5
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Comanche County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024132
- Declared construction value permitted$25.8 m
- Single family units authorized126
- Multifamily units authorized6
- Multifamily share of units4.5 percent
- Average declared value per unit$195,358
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.9
Single-family homes are 95.5 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Comanche County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded46
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$21.4 m
- Average 7(a) approval$465,528
- Median 7(a) approval$261,250
- 10th percentile approval$35,100
- 90th percentile approval$1,362,300
- Largest single approval$2,250,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)799
- Jobs per approval17.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active20
- Distinct industries receiving approvals32
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer23.9 percent
- Loans on real estate terms11
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter32
- Franchise loans7
- Franchise share of approvals15.2 percent
- 504 approvals recorded9
- 504 gross approval dollars$4.7 m
- Average 504 approval$527,222
- Median 504 approval$306,000
- Distinct CDCs active4
- 504 jobs per approval8.2
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved15.6
- Most active CDCRural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. (5)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$26.2 m
The average approval of $465,528 sits well above the median of $261,250, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 23.9 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Comanche County
Do SBA loans in Comanche County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded6
- Paid in full6
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full6
- Status: Exempt from disclosure32
- Status: Cancelled8
Only 6 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Comanche County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Lawton, approvals34
- Elgin, approvals6
- Cache, approvals3
- Faxon, approvals1
- Fletcher, approvals1
- Apache, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Lawton | 34 | $15,061,700 |
| Elgin | 6 | $2,855,800 |
| Cache | 3 | $1,981,800 |
| Faxon | 1 | $1,170,000 |
| Fletcher | 1 | $325,000 |
| Apache | 1 | $20,000 |
Lawton accounts for 34 approvals against 6 in Elgin. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Comanche County?
- Land area1,069 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Oklahoma counties15th of 77
- Width, east to west42 mi
- Height, north to south31 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land114
- Establishments per square mile2.00
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Comanche County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Comanche County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 400489
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book8
- Of those, participating in the NFIP8
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 6
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Comanche County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Comanche County (community 400489), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Comanche County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 6, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024121,825
- Households44,898
- Average household size2.71
- Median household income$60,761
- Median age34.1
Common questions
Comanche County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Comanche County, Oklahoma?
The Census Bureau estimates 121,396 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 121,825, in 44,898 households, ranking 5th of 77 Oklahoma counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Comanche County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.23 percent since the 2020 census base of 121,120, to 121,396 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 1,510 births against 1,097 deaths, with net migration of -879. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Comanche County?
$60,761. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800, which is 2.7 times income, and median gross rent is $970 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Comanche County?
2,133 establishments, employing 32,987 people with an annual payroll of $1.43 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Comanche County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 5,005 jobs, 12.1 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 41,346 jobs at an average annual pay of $51,305, or $987 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Comanche County?
46 7(a) approvals totaling $21.4 m since FY2020, across 20 lenders, with a median approval of $261,250, plus 9 504 approvals worth $4.7 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Comanche County?
132 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $25.8 m. Multifamily was 4.5 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Comanche County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Comanche County come from?
The largest single origin is Foreign - APO/FPO ZIPs, with 191 households. Arriving households report an average income of $45,136 against $51,759 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Comanche County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Comanche County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Comanche County
Cities and places in Comanche.
14 Census places lie wholly or partly in Comanche County. All 14 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | city | 90,595 | 34 | Wholly in this county |
| Elgin | city | 3,608 | 6 | Wholly in this county |
| Cache | city | 3,074 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Fletcher | town | 1,309 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Geronimo | town | 1,155 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Sterling | town | 751 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Medicine Park | town | 418 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Chattanooga | town | 406 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Indiahoma | town | 297 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Lake Ellsworth Addition | CDP | 203 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Edgewater Park | CDP | 135 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Faxon | town | 86 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Lakeside Village | CDP | 57 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Lawtonka Acres | CDP | 17 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 46 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Comanche County, the largest being Apache (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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