Comanche County, Kansas
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 Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Coldwater |
| Largest city | Coldwater |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 2,045 square kilometre>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 |
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 (0.18%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Kiowa County (north)
- Barber County (east)
- Woods County, Oklahoma (south)
- Harper County, Oklahoma (southwest)
- Clark County (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. 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.
Cities and towns
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.