| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 56.6 | 42,844 | 55.3 | 43,994 | 38.8 | 28,351 | 50.4 | 115,189 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 54.9 | 41,528 | 44.8 | 35,643 | 34.7 | 25,379 | 44.9 | 102,550 |
| Developed camping | 37.4 | 28,322 | 39.3 | 31,327 | 23.6 | 17,212 | 33.7 | 76,861 |
| Mountain biking | 40.6 | 30,738 | 28.7 | 22,871 | 14.3 | 10,482 | 28.1 | 64,091 |
| Drive off-road | 39.7 | 30,058 | 26.4 | 21,022 | 17.0 | 12,446 | 27.8 | 63,526 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 29.0 | 21,963 | 27.5 | 21,918 | 25.8 | 18,847 | 27.5 | 62,728 |
| Primitive camping | 37.8 | 28,636 | 28.1 | 22,358 | 13.6 | 9,902 | 26.7 | 60,896 |
| Backpacking | 25.7 | 19,428 | 21.2 | 16,902 | 9.8 | 7,182 | 19.1 | 43,512 |
| Hunting (any type) | 17.8 | 13,501 | 14.9 | 11,850 | 9.8 | 7,148 | 14.2 | 32,499 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 15.8 | 11,989 | 15.4 | 12,231 | 7.0 | 5,136 | 12.9 | 29,356 |
| Big game hunting | 13.1 | 9,893 | 11.7 | 9,291 | 6.6 | 4,800 | 10.5 | 23,984 |
| Small game hunting | 12.2 | 9,201 | 10.1 | 8,030 | 4.6 | 3,372 | 9.0 | 20,603 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 5.7 | 4,322 | 3.7 | 2,975 | 2.3 | 1,686 | 3.9 | 8,983 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,703, age 35-54=79,613, age 55+=73,053. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 68.0 | 51,448 | 70.3 | 55,946 | 64.6 | 47,200 | 67.7 | 154,594 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 71.2 | 53,927 | 70.1 | 55,820 | 54.9 | 40,107 | 65.6 | 149,854 |
| Sightseeing | 56.6 | 42,854 | 57.9 | 46,070 | 51.9 | 37,907 | 55.5 | 126,831 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 50.5 | 38,245 | 56.5 | 45,021 | 53.8 | 39,333 | 53.7 | 122,599 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 44.5 | 33,684 | 54.7 | 43,539 | 50.3 | 36,710 | 49.9 | 113,933 |
| Visit historic sites | 46.2 | 34,972 | 54.2 | 43,173 | 44.7 | 32,620 | 48.5 | 110,765 |
| View/photograph birds | 20.1 | 15,198 | 32.2 | 25,626 | 38.2 | 27,900 | 30.1 | 68,724 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 26.5 | 20,034 | 31.7 | 25,204 | 30.1 | 22,005 | 29.4 | 67,243 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 28.4 | 21,517 | 28.9 | 22,988 | 19.9 | 14,540 | 25.9 | 59,045 |
| View/photograph fish | 25.8 | 19,546 | 28.5 | 22,719 | 20.8 | 15,171 | 25.2 | 57,436 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,703, age 35-54=79,613, age 55+=73,053. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 81.9 | 62,011 | 84.3 | 67,075 | 83.0 | 60,662 | 83.1 | 189,748 |
| Family gathering | 79.7 | 60,307 | 77.1 | 61,391 | 71.7 | 52,399 | 76.2 | 174,097 |
| Picnicking | 58.1 | 43,946 | 66.5 | 52,913 | 58.8 | 42,934 | 61.2 | 139,793 |
| Driving for pleasure | 58.1 | 44,021 | 58.7 | 46,723 | 54.7 | 39,985 | 57.2 | 130,729 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 55.7 | 42,199 | 46.6 | 37,106 | 27.6 | 20,162 | 43.6 | 99,467 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 19.3 | 14,592 | 19.5 | 15,486 | 8.4 | 6,155 | 15.9 | 36,233 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,703, age 35-54=79,613, age 55+=73,053. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 56.4 | 42,720 | 42.3 | 33,712 | 21.9 | 15,994 | 40.5 | 92,426 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 52.4 | 39,642 | 38.2 | 30,443 | 19.3 | 14,101 | 36.9 | 84,186 |
| Freshwater fishing | 39.6 | 29,995 | 35.8 | 28,474 | 26.4 | 19,321 | 34.1 | 77,790 |
| Boating (any type) | 42.5 | 32,189 | 36.3 | 28,924 | 20.6 | 15,024 | 33.3 | 76,137 |
| Visit a beach | 38.4 | 29,091 | 35.1 | 27,912 | 22.3 | 16,300 | 32.1 | 73,303 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 33.4 | 25,254 | 26.7 | 21,254 | 15.4 | 11,219 | 25.3 | 57,727 |
| Coldwater fishing | 27.7 | 20,992 | 25.8 | 20,509 | 18.9 | 13,843 | 24.2 | 55,344 |
| Motorboating | 27.3 | 20,661 | 22.3 | 17,733 | 15.9 | 11,618 | 21.9 | 50,012 |
| Warmwater fishing | 26.0 | 19,698 | 19.9 | 15,831 | 12.0 | 8,756 | 19.4 | 44,285 |
| Rafting | 19.2 | 14,572 | 11.1 | 8,820 | 2.6 | 1,916 | 11.1 | 25,308 |
| Waterskiing | 19.5 | 14,784 | 8.4 | 6,680 | 2.5 | 1,851 | 10.2 | 23,315 |
| Use personal watercraft | 18.9 | 14,306 | 7.1 | 5,662 | 1.5 | 1,068 | 9.2 | 21,036 |
| Snorkeling | 9.7 | 7,355 | 7.6 | 6,045 | 5.0 | 3,636 | 7.5 | 17,036 |
| Canoeing | 7.0 | 5,298 | 6.0 | 4,777 | 2.4 | 1,739 | 5.2 | 11,814 |
| Saltwater fishing | 5.6 | 4,229 | 4.1 | 3,258 | 4.9 | 3,578 | 4.8 | 11,065 |
| Sailing | 3.9 | 2,939 | 4.4 | 3,487 | 3.9 | 2,823 | 4.1 | 9,249 |
| Anadromous fishing | 4.0 | 3,046 | 4.0 | 3,155 | 2.8 | 2,063 | 3.6 | 8,264 |
| Kayaking | 5.9 | 4,497 | 2.0 | 1,624 | 0.0 | 29 | 2.7 | 6,150 |
| Rowing | 2.9 | 2,189 | 3.2 | 2,578 | 1.1 | 800 | 2.4 | 5,567 |
| Scuba diving | 2.8 | 2,083 | 1.4 | 1,131 | 1.2 | 851 | 1.8 | 4,065 |
| Surfing | 2.9 | 2,161 | 1.6 | 1,281 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 3,442 |
| Windsurfing | 1.0 | 753 | 0.8 | 673 | 0.3 | 244 | 0.7 | 1,670 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,703, age 35-54=79,613, age 55+=73,053. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 48.6 | 36,782 | 38.5 | 30,678 | 14.0 | 10,226 | 34.0 | 77,686 |
| Downhill skiing | 22.5 | 17,044 | 20.8 | 16,573 | 5.7 | 4,164 | 16.5 | 37,781 |
| Snowboarding | 22.1 | 16,760 | 3.7 | 2,969 | 0.0 | 27 | 8.7 | 19,756 |
| Snowmobiling | 9.6 | 7,230 | 5.4 | 4,287 | 1.7 | 1,268 | 5.6 | 12,785 |
| Cross country skiing | 5.0 | 3,773 | 7.8 | 6,204 | 3.3 | 2,395 | 5.4 | 12,372 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,703, age 35-54=79,613, age 55+=73,053. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 59.9 | 10,095 | 57.0 | 7,729 | 49.6 | 4,292 | 56.6 | 22,116 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 45.4 | 7,651 | 36.7 | 4,986 | 31.2 | 2,700 | 39.2 | 15,337 |
| Developed camping | 32.3 | 5,441 | 34.0 | 4,609 | 21.8 | 1,888 | 30.5 | 11,938 |
| Mountain biking | 43.3 | 7,299 | 28.9 | 3,923 | 19.1 | 1,652 | 32.9 | 12,874 |
| Drive off-road | 40.8 | 6,880 | 25.8 | 3,500 | 19.6 | 1,693 | 30.9 | 12,073 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 24.3 | 4,099 | 21.7 | 2,945 | 17.6 | 1,519 | 21.9 | 8,563 |
| Primitive camping | 31.4 | 5,299 | 21.2 | 2,872 | 11.8 | 1,017 | 23.5 | 9,188 |
| Backpacking | 23.3 | 3,931 | 20.5 | 2,785 | 8.1 | 699 | 19.0 | 7,415 |
| Hunting (any type) | 19.7 | 3,315 | 14.9 | 2,017 | 10.7 | 928 | 16.0 | 6,260 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 14.1 | 2,370 | 12.3 | 1,667 | 7.8 | 675 | 12.1 | 4,712 |
| Big game hunting | 11.7 | 1,969 | 9.1 | 1,241 | 5.8 | 499 | 9.5 | 3,709 |
| Small game hunting | 11.7 | 1,968 | 8.9 | 1,204 | 4.4 | 382 | 9.1 | 3,554 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 5.3 | 889 | 3.4 | 457 | 2.4 | 204 | 4.0 | 1,550 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,861, age 35-54=13,570, age 55+=8,654. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 51.5 | 8,689 | 51.4 | 6,974 | 50.1 | 4,333 | 51.2 | 19,996 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 62.0 | 10,448 | 64.4 | 8,736 | 52.3 | 4,524 | 60.7 | 23,708 |
| Sightseeing | 42.7 | 7,204 | 44.4 | 6,025 | 39.7 | 3,433 | 42.6 | 16,662 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 35.8 | 6,041 | 36.0 | 4,882 | 36.5 | 3,156 | 36.0 | 14,079 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 30.3 | 5,110 | 35.2 | 4,775 | 34.6 | 2,995 | 33.0 | 12,880 |
| Visit historic sites | 34.2 | 5,772 | 39.4 | 5,344 | 33.4 | 2,892 | 35.8 | 14,008 |
| View/photograph birds | 13.8 | 2,331 | 20.2 | 2,741 | 21.6 | 1,869 | 17.8 | 6,941 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 20.3 | 3,425 | 25.6 | 3,474 | 29.7 | 2,571 | 24.2 | 9,470 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 25.5 | 4,301 | 21.8 | 2,958 | 16.7 | 1,442 | 22.3 | 8,701 |
| View/photograph fish | 22.7 | 3,830 | 27.3 | 3,698 | 21.5 | 1,860 | 24.0 | 9,388 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,861, age 35-54=13,570, age 55+=8,654. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 67.2 | 11,338 | 72.3 | 9,815 | 76.1 | 6,588 | 71.0 | 27,741 |
| Family gathering | 76.9 | 12,968 | 74.6 | 10,129 | 69.0 | 5,973 | 74.4 | 29,070 |
| Picnicking | 47.2 | 7,957 | 57.6 | 7,813 | 52.1 | 4,513 | 51.9 | 20,283 |
| Driving for pleasure | 45.4 | 7,650 | 44.1 | 5,980 | 42.4 | 3,671 | 44.3 | 17,301 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 54.2 | 9,133 | 46.2 | 6,263 | 33.7 | 2,915 | 46.8 | 18,311 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 17.2 | 2,899 | 17.5 | 2,372 | 10.8 | 935 | 15.9 | 6,206 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,861, age 35-54=13,570, age 55+=8,654. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 50.0 | 8,429 | 33.9 | 4,604 | 23.3 | 2,013 | 38.5 | 15,046 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 42.0 | 7,088 | 33.1 | 4,489 | 21.0 | 1,814 | 34.3 | 13,391 |
| Freshwater fishing | 39.6 | 6,671 | 33.8 | 4,584 | 29.3 | 2,539 | 35.3 | 13,794 |
| Boating (any type) | 33.0 | 5,563 | 26.5 | 3,600 | 18.7 | 1,615 | 27.6 | 10,778 |
| Visit a beach | 31.3 | 5,283 | 28.5 | 3,869 | 25.7 | 2,223 | 29.1 | 11,375 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 24.8 | 4,180 | 17.6 | 2,387 | 11.3 | 974 | 19.3 | 7,541 |
| Coldwater fishing | 26.2 | 4,411 | 24.1 | 3,270 | 20.4 | 1,767 | 24.2 | 9,448 |
| Motorboating | 18.9 | 3,191 | 14.1 | 1,918 | 13.2 | 1,139 | 16.0 | 6,248 |
| Warmwater fishing | 27.1 | 4,562 | 20.4 | 2,764 | 15.8 | 1,369 | 22.2 | 8,695 |
| Rafting | 14.3 | 2,417 | 8.6 | 1,168 | 2.4 | 209 | 9.7 | 3,794 |
| Waterskiing | 15.6 | 2,623 | 6.8 | 926 | 2.9 | 254 | 9.7 | 3,803 |
| Use personal watercraft | 16.7 | 2,809 | 7.8 | 1,054 | 1.5 | 126 | 10.2 | 3,989 |
| Snorkeling | 7.4 | 1,250 | 5.0 | 676 | 5.5 | 473 | 6.1 | 2,399 |
| Canoeing | 5.2 | 875 | 4.0 | 539 | 1.3 | 116 | 3.9 | 1,530 |
| Saltwater fishing | 4.9 | 827 | 4.7 | 635 | 8.8 | 763 | 5.7 | 2,225 |
| Sailing | 3.1 | 518 | 2.4 | 320 | 3.3 | 288 | 2.9 | 1,126 |
| Anadromous fishing | 3.3 | 560 | 3.8 | 514 | 3.6 | 308 | 3.5 | 1,382 |
| Kayaking | 3.4 | 581 | 0.9 | 125 | 0.1 | 5 | 1.8 | 711 |
| Rowing | 2.1 | 356 | 2.3 | 312 | 0.7 | 57 | 1.9 | 725 |
| Scuba diving | 2.3 | 386 | 1.0 | 132 | 0.9 | 74 | 1.5 | 592 |
| Surfing | 3.8 | 637 | 2.1 | 284 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.4 | 921 |
| Windsurfing | 1.1 | 185 | 0.7 | 96 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.7 | 281 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,861, age 35-54=13,570, age 55+=8,654. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 37.5 | 6,330 | 29.4 | 3,993 | 14.4 | 1,249 | 29.6 | 11,572 |
| Downhill skiing | 16.6 | 2,791 | 14.1 | 1,910 | 5.6 | 486 | 13.3 | 5,187 |
| Snowboarding | 25.8 | 4,344 | 5.1 | 689 | 0.1 | 10 | 12.9 | 5,043 |
| Snowmobiling | 5.7 | 963 | 3.9 | 524 | 0.9 | 75 | 4.0 | 1,562 |
| Cross country skiing | 2.2 | 374 | 4.0 | 539 | 2.2 | 192 | 2.8 | 1,105 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,861, age 35-54=13,570, age 55+=8,654. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 52.2 | 7,903 | 53.3 | 6,901 | 30.8 | 3,040 | 47.0 | 17,844 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 39.2 | 5,936 | 29.8 | 3,857 | 20.4 | 2,019 | 31.1 | 11,812 |
| Developed camping | 31.1 | 4,706 | 30.5 | 3,953 | 17.0 | 1,675 | 27.2 | 10,334 |
| Mountain biking | 35.5 | 5,372 | 27.0 | 3,494 | 10.4 | 1,029 | 26.1 | 9,895 |
| Drive off-road | 26.0 | 3,928 | 18.0 | 2,334 | 9.8 | 967 | 19.0 | 7,229 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 23.6 | 3,569 | 22.4 | 2,896 | 22.7 | 2,246 | 22.9 | 8,711 |
| Primitive camping | 19.2 | 2,908 | 14.5 | 1,878 | 5.3 | 528 | 14.0 | 5,314 |
| Backpacking | 16.8 | 2,539 | 12.1 | 1,563 | 7.0 | 694 | 12.6 | 4,796 |
| Hunting (any type) | 4.3 | 653 | 2.9 | 381 | 1.2 | 114 | 3.0 | 1,148 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 11.3 | 1,709 | 10.9 | 1,418 | 3.0 | 293 | 9.0 | 3,420 |
| Big game hunting | 2.2 | 330 | 1.9 | 251 | 0.4 | 35 | 1.6 | 616 |
| Small game hunting | 1.9 | 293 | 1.5 | 191 | 0.1 | 7 | 1.3 | 491 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.9 | 135 | 0.4 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 185 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,130, age 35-54=12,953, age 55+=9,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 57.7 | 8,734 | 58.2 | 7,535 | 48.8 | 4,825 | 55.6 | 21,094 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 71.8 | 10,866 | 65.6 | 8,501 | 50.2 | 4,961 | 64.1 | 24,328 |
| Sightseeing | 44.8 | 6,784 | 42.3 | 5,474 | 37.1 | 3,665 | 41.9 | 15,923 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 35.2 | 5,329 | 39.2 | 5,076 | 33.0 | 3,260 | 36.0 | 13,665 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 38.1 | 5,769 | 44.9 | 5,810 | 36.5 | 3,607 | 40.0 | 15,186 |
| Visit historic sites | 35.8 | 5,412 | 39.7 | 5,144 | 30.4 | 3,007 | 35.7 | 13,563 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.2 | 2,146 | 21.7 | 2,815 | 25.9 | 2,561 | 19.8 | 7,522 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 25.1 | 3,791 | 27.9 | 3,608 | 20.8 | 2,053 | 24.9 | 9,452 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 16.6 | 2,519 | 18.5 | 2,391 | 10.2 | 1,005 | 15.6 | 5,915 |
| View/photograph fish | 19.0 | 2,870 | 17.2 | 2,227 | 11.4 | 1,131 | 16.4 | 6,228 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,130, age 35-54=12,953, age 55+=9,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 82.4 | 12,474 | 79.3 | 10,270 | 73.0 | 7,214 | 78.9 | 29,958 |
| Family gathering | 81.2 | 12,289 | 77.4 | 10,032 | 73.5 | 7,262 | 77.9 | 29,583 |
| Picnicking | 59.9 | 9,061 | 62.4 | 8,085 | 53.9 | 5,324 | 59.2 | 22,470 |
| Driving for pleasure | 45.4 | 6,873 | 44.9 | 5,812 | 38.7 | 3,821 | 43.5 | 16,506 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 53.5 | 8,090 | 43.5 | 5,636 | 21.1 | 2,083 | 41.6 | 15,809 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 15.4 | 2,333 | 13.5 | 1,743 | 3.0 | 300 | 11.5 | 4,376 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,130, age 35-54=12,953, age 55+=9,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 54.4 | 8,237 | 43.0 | 5,566 | 17.3 | 1,711 | 40.9 | 15,514 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 48.4 | 7,328 | 30.9 | 4,004 | 12.3 | 1,217 | 33.1 | 12,549 |
| Freshwater fishing | 22.6 | 3,417 | 19.9 | 2,574 | 11.0 | 1,087 | 18.6 | 7,078 |
| Boating (any type) | 30.2 | 4,563 | 25.5 | 3,301 | 10.5 | 1,036 | 23.4 | 8,900 |
| Visit a beach | 35.1 | 5,305 | 31.0 | 4,019 | 13.6 | 1,346 | 28.1 | 10,670 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 25.4 | 3,849 | 21.1 | 2,731 | 10.1 | 1,001 | 20.0 | 7,581 |
| Coldwater fishing | 14.3 | 2,166 | 12.5 | 1,616 | 7.5 | 741 | 11.9 | 4,523 |
| Motorboating | 18.0 | 2,729 | 14.6 | 1,890 | 7.0 | 692 | 14.0 | 5,311 |
| Warmwater fishing | 15.2 | 2,295 | 10.0 | 1,300 | 3.1 | 303 | 10.3 | 3,898 |
| Rafting | 14.5 | 2,191 | 7.2 | 928 | 1.2 | 123 | 8.5 | 3,242 |
| Waterskiing | 13.6 | 2,059 | 4.7 | 615 | 0.8 | 82 | 7.3 | 2,756 |
| Use personal watercraft | 21.6 | 3,268 | 6.3 | 814 | 1.7 | 166 | 11.2 | 4,248 |
| Snorkeling | 5.4 | 815 | 4.9 | 640 | 1.4 | 139 | 4.2 | 1,594 |
| Canoeing | 2.8 | 426 | 2.5 | 328 | 1.1 | 112 | 2.3 | 866 |
| Saltwater fishing | 4.7 | 712 | 2.3 | 295 | 0.8 | 76 | 2.9 | 1,083 |
| Sailing | 2.3 | 354 | 3.7 | 475 | 2.0 | 199 | 2.7 | 1,028 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.2 | 340 | 1.3 | 164 | 0.5 | 48 | 1.5 | 552 |
| Kayaking | 3.0 | 459 | 1.1 | 144 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.6 | 603 |
| Rowing | 2.7 | 406 | 2.8 | 360 | 0.9 | 92 | 2.3 | 858 |
| Scuba diving | 0.5 | 79 | 0.4 | 51 | 0.3 | 28 | 0.4 | 158 |
| Surfing | 1.2 | 180 | 0.9 | 114 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 294 |
| Windsurfing | 0.4 | 66 | 0.6 | 72 | 0.5 | 45 | 0.5 | 183 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,130, age 35-54=12,953, age 55+=9,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 38.0 | 5,742 | 29.0 | 3,761 | 7.6 | 752 | 27.0 | 10,255 |
| Downhill skiing | 13.4 | 2,023 | 12.8 | 1,655 | 2.0 | 197 | 10.2 | 3,875 |
| Snowboarding | 20.4 | 3,093 | 3.0 | 390 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.2 | 3,483 |
| Snowmobiling | 4.7 | 710 | 1.7 | 217 | 0.9 | 92 | 2.7 | 1,019 |
| Cross country skiing | 2.6 | 397 | 3.0 | 384 | 0.8 | 77 | 2.3 | 858 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,130, age 35-54=12,953, age 55+=9,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 62.4 | 13,117 | 58.7 | 14,920 | 48.6 | 11,671 | 56.4 | 39,708 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 68.8 | 14,449 | 57.2 | 14,553 | 46.9 | 11,264 | 57.1 | 40,266 |
| Developed camping | 42.6 | 8,945 | 45.9 | 11,681 | 28.6 | 6,870 | 39.0 | 27,496 |
| Mountain biking | 46.0 | 9,661 | 30.6 | 7,778 | 19.0 | 4,571 | 31.2 | 22,010 |
| Drive off-road | 54.3 | 11,405 | 33.8 | 8,605 | 24.4 | 5,872 | 36.7 | 25,882 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 34.1 | 7,160 | 30.2 | 7,685 | 24.7 | 5,940 | 29.5 | 20,785 |
| Primitive camping | 58.2 | 12,233 | 39.9 | 10,157 | 22.2 | 5,329 | 39.3 | 27,719 |
| Backpacking | 34.7 | 7,297 | 30.8 | 7,819 | 11.6 | 2,788 | 25.4 | 17,904 |
| Hunting (any type) | 35.5 | 7,462 | 29.8 | 7,583 | 22.2 | 5,336 | 28.9 | 20,381 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 20.3 | 4,274 | 18.3 | 4,663 | 11.7 | 2,813 | 16.7 | 11,750 |
| Big game hunting | 29.3 | 6,160 | 24.2 | 6,141 | 16.1 | 3,862 | 22.9 | 16,163 |
| Small game hunting | 27.3 | 5,736 | 21.3 | 5,412 | 11.8 | 2,836 | 19.8 | 13,984 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 12.6 | 2,654 | 8.3 | 2,103 | 6.0 | 1,443 | 8.8 | 6,200 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,016, age 35-54=25,427, age 55+=24,022. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 74.7 | 15,708 | 74.4 | 18,917 | 70.6 | 16,965 | 73.2 | 51,590 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 70.3 | 14,769 | 73.1 | 18,575 | 57.5 | 13,821 | 66.9 | 47,165 |
| Sightseeing | 65.2 | 13,694 | 67.2 | 17,078 | 58.2 | 13,981 | 63.5 | 44,753 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 62.6 | 13,159 | 64.6 | 16,423 | 63.5 | 15,249 | 63.6 | 44,831 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 46.9 | 9,851 | 55.8 | 14,177 | 52.9 | 12,713 | 52.1 | 36,741 |
| Visit historic sites | 54.2 | 11,401 | 62.0 | 15,758 | 51.7 | 12,424 | 56.2 | 39,583 |
| View/photograph birds | 24.4 | 5,127 | 36.9 | 9,372 | 38.6 | 9,273 | 33.7 | 23,772 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 26.8 | 5,636 | 33.1 | 8,405 | 38.0 | 9,127 | 32.9 | 23,168 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 40.6 | 8,527 | 36.7 | 9,334 | 28.2 | 6,771 | 35.0 | 24,632 |
| View/photograph fish | 32.0 | 6,718 | 39.1 | 9,937 | 30.0 | 7,207 | 33.9 | 23,862 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,016, age 35-54=25,427, age 55+=24,022. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 79.0 | 16,599 | 84.9 | 21,595 | 87.3 | 20,962 | 84.0 | 59,156 |
| Family gathering | 77.6 | 16,310 | 76.3 | 19,410 | 69.6 | 16,729 | 74.4 | 52,449 |
| Picnicking | 54.5 | 11,462 | 67.6 | 17,190 | 59.2 | 14,215 | 60.8 | 42,867 |
| Driving for pleasure | 68.8 | 14,450 | 65.9 | 16,751 | 62.1 | 14,918 | 65.4 | 46,119 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 57.9 | 12,163 | 49.1 | 12,478 | 34.0 | 8,179 | 46.6 | 32,820 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 23.1 | 4,861 | 24.0 | 6,104 | 14.9 | 3,578 | 20.6 | 14,543 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,016, age 35-54=25,427, age 55+=24,022. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 57.6 | 12,098 | 39.6 | 10,057 | 26.1 | 6,266 | 40.3 | 28,421 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 54.3 | 11,408 | 43.2 | 10,993 | 26.2 | 6,285 | 40.7 | 28,686 |
| Freshwater fishing | 58.0 | 12,192 | 50.5 | 12,848 | 44.0 | 10,561 | 50.5 | 35,601 |
| Boating (any type) | 54.1 | 11,367 | 43.5 | 11,053 | 29.6 | 7,100 | 41.9 | 29,520 |
| Visit a beach | 40.0 | 8,407 | 36.2 | 9,207 | 30.8 | 7,390 | 35.5 | 25,004 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 39.4 | 8,290 | 27.8 | 7,071 | 17.7 | 4,252 | 27.8 | 19,613 |
| Coldwater fishing | 43.4 | 9,127 | 39.5 | 10,052 | 32.3 | 7,762 | 38.2 | 26,941 |
| Motorboating | 35.5 | 7,467 | 26.7 | 6,780 | 24.0 | 5,771 | 28.4 | 20,018 |
| Warmwater fishing | 36.8 | 7,737 | 28.5 | 7,249 | 22.3 | 5,361 | 28.9 | 20,347 |
| Rafting | 23.6 | 4,955 | 14.2 | 3,623 | 4.0 | 967 | 13.5 | 9,545 |
| Waterskiing | 25.4 | 5,347 | 11.2 | 2,852 | 4.6 | 1,097 | 13.2 | 9,296 |
| Use personal watercraft | 16.6 | 3,483 | 8.0 | 2,043 | 1.2 | 277 | 8.2 | 5,803 |
| Snorkeling | 14.4 | 3,031 | 9.0 | 2,294 | 9.5 | 2,283 | 10.8 | 7,608 |
| Canoeing | 12.2 | 2,554 | 9.0 | 2,296 | 3.0 | 709 | 7.9 | 5,559 |
| Saltwater fishing | 6.3 | 1,318 | 5.6 | 1,422 | 9.9 | 2,370 | 7.3 | 5,110 |
| Sailing | 5.5 | 1,155 | 4.1 | 1,054 | 5.6 | 1,351 | 5.1 | 3,560 |
| Anadromous fishing | 6.3 | 1,318 | 6.8 | 1,730 | 6.0 | 1,438 | 6.4 | 4,486 |
| Kayaking | 8.9 | 1,870 | 2.4 | 601 | 0.1 | 24 | 3.5 | 2,495 |
| Rowing | 3.1 | 649 | 3.5 | 878 | 1.1 | 254 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
| Scuba diving | 5.8 | 1,220 | 2.5 | 632 | 2.2 | 535 | 3.4 | 2,387 |
| Surfing | 4.5 | 955 | 2.3 | 596 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.2 | 1,551 |
| Windsurfing | 1.7 | 349 | 1.1 | 283 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.9 | 632 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,016, age 35-54=25,427, age 55+=24,022. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 57.7 | 12,125 | 44.3 | 11,255 | 20.5 | 4,916 | 40.2 | 28,296 |
| Downhill skiing | 31.9 | 6,703 | 26.5 | 6,733 | 10.0 | 2,404 | 22.5 | 15,840 |
| Snowboarding | 23.9 | 5,016 | 4.5 | 1,139 | 0.1 | 17 | 8.8 | 6,172 |
| Snowmobiling | 14.1 | 2,968 | 9.3 | 2,360 | 2.0 | 486 | 8.3 | 5,814 |
| Cross country skiing | 6.4 | 1,342 | 11.8 | 3,013 | 6.2 | 1,482 | 8.3 | 5,837 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,016, age 35-54=25,427, age 55+=24,022. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 53.8 | 10,610 | 53.8 | 13,426 | 30.8 | 8,986 | 44.7 | 33,022 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 61.3 | 12,105 | 44.9 | 11,199 | 30.9 | 8,993 | 43.8 | 32,297 |
| Developed camping | 42.3 | 8,345 | 41.0 | 10,229 | 22.4 | 6,527 | 34.0 | 25,101 |
| Mountain biking | 37.3 | 7,365 | 28.1 | 7,000 | 10.5 | 3,060 | 23.6 | 17,425 |
| Drive off-road | 34.4 | 6,791 | 23.8 | 5,941 | 12.7 | 3,711 | 22.3 | 16,443 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 32.8 | 6,464 | 31.4 | 7,835 | 30.5 | 8,880 | 31.4 | 23,179 |
| Primitive camping | 36.8 | 7,255 | 27.4 | 6,824 | 9.9 | 2,876 | 23.0 | 16,955 |
| Backpacking | 25.5 | 5,028 | 17.0 | 4,248 | 9.9 | 2,897 | 16.5 | 12,173 |
| Hunting (any type) | 8.2 | 1,616 | 6.1 | 1,528 | 2.2 | 645 | 5.1 | 3,789 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 16.6 | 3,282 | 16.7 | 4,172 | 4.4 | 1,289 | 11.8 | 8,743 |
| Big game hunting | 5.3 | 1,042 | 5.4 | 1,335 | 1.1 | 316 | 3.6 | 2,693 |
| Small game hunting | 4.4 | 877 | 4.0 | 993 | 0.3 | 92 | 2.7 | 1,962 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 2.2 | 443 | 1.0 | 243 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.9 | 686 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,734, age 35-54=24,935, age 55+=29,146. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 83.5 | 16,483 | 83.5 | 20,828 | 69.7 | 20,312 | 78.1 | 57,623 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 81.4 | 16,067 | 73.7 | 18,381 | 55.5 | 16,163 | 68.6 | 50,611 |
| Sightseeing | 68.3 | 13,474 | 63.9 | 15,934 | 55.4 | 16,160 | 61.7 | 45,568 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 63.1 | 12,452 | 69.7 | 17,375 | 58.6 | 17,075 | 63.5 | 46,902 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 60.0 | 11,850 | 70.4 | 17,544 | 57.7 | 16,830 | 62.6 | 46,224 |
| Visit historic sites | 56.3 | 11,106 | 62.5 | 15,583 | 47.2 | 13,759 | 54.8 | 40,448 |
| View/photograph birds | 25.8 | 5,088 | 40.0 | 9,975 | 47.3 | 13,776 | 39.1 | 28,839 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 32.5 | 6,418 | 35.6 | 8,881 | 27.0 | 7,858 | 31.4 | 23,157 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 27.6 | 5,455 | 30.7 | 7,654 | 17.5 | 5,094 | 24.7 | 18,203 |
| View/photograph fish | 27.3 | 5,386 | 24.4 | 6,089 | 16.1 | 4,704 | 21.9 | 16,179 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,734, age 35-54=24,935, age 55+=29,146. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 96.9 | 19,113 | 92.4 | 23,044 | 84.9 | 24,756 | 90.6 | 66,913 |
| Family gathering | 82.9 | 16,353 | 79.0 | 19,705 | 73.6 | 21,450 | 77.9 | 57,508 |
| Picnicking | 70.2 | 13,858 | 72.7 | 18,119 | 62.2 | 18,136 | 67.9 | 50,113 |
| Driving for pleasure | 68.3 | 13,484 | 67.2 | 16,763 | 58.1 | 16,928 | 63.9 | 47,175 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 56.9 | 11,220 | 46.1 | 11,486 | 22.7 | 6,623 | 39.7 | 29,329 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 20.8 | 4,101 | 19.6 | 4,894 | 4.3 | 1,266 | 13.9 | 10,261 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,734, age 35-54=24,935, age 55+=29,146. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 63.1 | 12,451 | 50.1 | 12,496 | 19.7 | 5,743 | 41.6 | 30,690 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 63.5 | 12,537 | 40.5 | 10,105 | 15.6 | 4,559 | 36.9 | 27,201 |
| Freshwater fishing | 34.0 | 6,703 | 30.6 | 7,626 | 16.6 | 4,832 | 26.0 | 19,161 |
| Boating (any type) | 49.2 | 9,712 | 41.0 | 10,233 | 17.4 | 5,059 | 33.9 | 25,004 |
| Visit a beach | 44.9 | 8,857 | 39.4 | 9,813 | 17.2 | 5,019 | 32.1 | 23,689 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 41.0 | 8,086 | 34.0 | 8,485 | 16.5 | 4,821 | 29.0 | 21,392 |
| Coldwater fishing | 23.4 | 4,621 | 20.1 | 5,004 | 11.6 | 3,381 | 17.6 | 13,006 |
| Motorboating | 34.1 | 6,724 | 27.1 | 6,752 | 13.3 | 3,867 | 23.5 | 17,343 |
| Warmwater fishing | 21.7 | 4,276 | 15.9 | 3,976 | 5.4 | 1,565 | 13.3 | 9,817 |
| Rafting | 23.7 | 4,674 | 11.7 | 2,927 | 2.1 | 604 | 11.1 | 8,205 |
| Waterskiing | 22.2 | 4,374 | 8.6 | 2,149 | 1.4 | 400 | 9.4 | 6,923 |
| Use personal watercraft | 21.7 | 4,282 | 6.4 | 1,585 | 1.7 | 488 | 8.6 | 6,355 |
| Snorkeling | 10.0 | 1,975 | 9.1 | 2,261 | 2.3 | 684 | 6.7 | 4,920 |
| Canoeing | 6.4 | 1,263 | 6.0 | 1,486 | 2.7 | 778 | 4.8 | 3,527 |
| Saltwater fishing | 5.6 | 1,105 | 2.9 | 730 | 0.9 | 256 | 2.8 | 2,091 |
| Sailing | 4.2 | 821 | 6.3 | 1,559 | 3.3 | 949 | 4.5 | 3,329 |
| Anadromous fishing | 3.4 | 679 | 2.4 | 603 | 0.8 | 225 | 2.0 | 1,507 |
| Kayaking | 7.3 | 1,440 | 2.9 | 715 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.9 | 2,155 |
| Rowing | 3.6 | 713 | 3.9 | 964 | 1.3 | 389 | 2.8 | 2,066 |
| Scuba diving | 1.4 | 275 | 1.1 | 268 | 0.7 | 201 | 1.0 | 744 |
| Surfing | 1.4 | 271 | 0.9 | 233 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.7 | 504 |
| Windsurfing | 0.7 | 136 | 0.8 | 211 | 0.7 | 197 | 0.7 | 544 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,734, age 35-54=24,935, age 55+=29,146. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 57.4 | 11,332 | 43.2 | 10,772 | 10.8 | 3,155 | 34.2 | 25,259 |
| Downhill skiing | 25.5 | 5,033 | 23.6 | 5,879 | 3.5 | 1,029 | 16.2 | 11,941 |
| Snowboarding | 18.7 | 3,694 | 2.7 | 661 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.9 | 4,355 |
| Snowmobiling | 11.3 | 2,227 | 4.0 | 1,000 | 2.0 | 592 | 5.2 | 3,819 |
| Cross country skiing | 8.0 | 1,570 | 8.6 | 2,135 | 2.1 | 620 | 5.9 | 4,325 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,734, age 35-54=24,935, age 55+=29,146. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 27.9 | 314 | 26.7 | 266 | 22.3 | 63 | 26.7 | 643 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 34.8 | 392 | 30.0 | 299 | 25.1 | 71 | 31.7 | 762 |
| Developed camping | 24.3 | 274 | 27.2 | 271 | 17.3 | 49 | 24.7 | 594 |
| Mountain biking | 32.3 | 364 | 21.9 | 218 | 14.8 | 42 | 25.9 | 624 |
| Drive off-road | 32.5 | 366 | 21.2 | 211 | 16.6 | 47 | 25.9 | 624 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 19.4 | 219 | 16.6 | 166 | 13.8 | 39 | 17.6 | 424 |
| Primitive camping | 19.7 | 222 | 14.1 | 141 | 7.4 | 21 | 16.0 | 384 |
| Backpacking | 14.3 | 161 | 13.2 | 132 | 4.6 | 13 | 12.7 | 306 |
| Hunting (any type) | 6.8 | 77 | 5.5 | 55 | 3.5 | 10 | 5.9 | 142 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 10.7 | 121 | 10.3 | 103 | 7.1 | 20 | 10.1 | 244 |
| Big game hunting | 5.9 | 67 | 5.2 | 52 | 2.5 | 7 | 5.2 | 126 |
| Small game hunting | 6.0 | 68 | 4.4 | 44 | 2.1 | 6 | 4.9 | 118 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 2.1 | 24 | 1.3 | 13 | 0.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 39 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,127, age 35-54=997, age 55+=283. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 54.5 | 614 | 52.6 | 524 | 51.2 | 145 | 53.3 | 1,283 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 50.8 | 572 | 53.0 | 528 | 42.8 | 121 | 50.7 | 1,221 |
| Sightseeing | 53.6 | 604 | 55.0 | 548 | 47.7 | 135 | 53.5 | 1,287 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 34.9 | 393 | 36.6 | 365 | 36.7 | 104 | 35.8 | 862 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 29.2 | 329 | 35.6 | 355 | 33.6 | 95 | 32.4 | 779 |
| Visit historic sites | 39.2 | 442 | 44.8 | 447 | 37.5 | 106 | 41.3 | 995 |
| View/photograph birds | 13.8 | 155 | 20.5 | 204 | 21.2 | 60 | 17.4 | 419 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 22.0 | 248 | 26.8 | 267 | 32.5 | 92 | 25.2 | 607 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 18.2 | 205 | 16.4 | 164 | 12.7 | 36 | 16.8 | 405 |
| View/photograph fish | 21.3 | 240 | 27.6 | 275 | 20.8 | 59 | 23.8 | 574 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,127, age 35-54=997, age 55+=283. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 78.9 | 889 | 85.1 | 848 | 89.4 | 253 | 82.7 | 1,990 |
| Family gathering | 78.2 | 881 | 75.2 | 750 | 70.7 | 200 | 76.1 | 1,831 |
| Picnicking | 47.5 | 535 | 59.3 | 591 | 52.7 | 149 | 53.0 | 1,275 |
| Driving for pleasure | 47.8 | 539 | 45.7 | 456 | 44.2 | 125 | 46.5 | 1,120 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 53.5 | 603 | 46.2 | 461 | 34.3 | 97 | 48.2 | 1,161 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 11.2 | 126 | 11.7 | 117 | 7.8 | 22 | 11.0 | 265 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,127, age 35-54=997, age 55+=283. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 50.8 | 573 | 33.6 | 335 | 23.0 | 65 | 40.4 | 973 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 27.2 | 306 | 21.0 | 209 | 13.4 | 38 | 23.0 | 553 |
| Freshwater fishing | 33.5 | 378 | 30.1 | 300 | 26.1 | 74 | 31.2 | 752 |
| Boating (any type) | 23.2 | 262 | 18.2 | 181 | 12.4 | 35 | 19.9 | 478 |
| Visit a beach | 38.8 | 437 | 34.1 | 340 | 31.4 | 89 | 36.0 | 866 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 23.4 | 264 | 15.6 | 156 | 10.6 | 30 | 18.7 | 450 |
| Coldwater fishing | 20.7 | 233 | 19.2 | 191 | 15.2 | 43 | 19.4 | 467 |
| Motorboating | 10.8 | 122 | 8.1 | 81 | 7.8 | 22 | 9.3 | 225 |
| Warmwater fishing | 32.8 | 370 | 23.1 | 230 | 19.8 | 56 | 27.3 | 656 |
| Rafting | 6.6 | 74 | 3.8 | 38 | 1.1 | 3 | 4.8 | 115 |
| Waterskiing | 10.1 | 114 | 4.2 | 42 | 1.8 | 5 | 6.7 | 161 |
| Use personal watercraft | 12.4 | 140 | 5.8 | 58 | 0.7 | 2 | 8.3 | 200 |
| Snorkeling | 6.8 | 77 | 4.0 | 40 | 3.5 | 10 | 5.3 | 127 |
| Canoeing | 1.7 | 19 | 1.1 | 11 | 0.4 | 1 | 1.3 | 31 |
| Saltwater fishing | 6.9 | 78 | 6.2 | 62 | 11.3 | 32 | 7.1 | 172 |
| Sailing | 2.9 | 33 | 2.1 | 21 | 2.5 | 7 | 2.5 | 61 |
| Anadromous fishing | 4.2 | 47 | 5.0 | 50 | 3.5 | 10 | 4.4 | 107 |
| Kayaking | 1.8 | 20 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 24 |
| Rowing | 1.7 | 19 | 1.8 | 18 | 0.4 | 1 | 1.6 | 38 |
| Scuba diving | 5.1 | 57 | 2.1 | 21 | 1.4 | 4 | 3.4 | 82 |
| Surfing | 0.9 | 10 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 14 |
| Windsurfing | 0.6 | 7 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 11 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,127, age 35-54=997, age 55+=283. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 31.3 | 353 | 24.2 | 241 | 11.3 | 32 | 26.0 | 626 |
| Downhill skiing | 13.2 | 149 | 11.1 | 111 | 3.5 | 10 | 11.2 | 270 |
| Snowboarding | 16.3 | 184 | 3.1 | 31 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.9 | 215 |
| Snowmobiling | 8.9 | 100 | 5.7 | 57 | 1.1 | 3 | 6.6 | 160 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.1 | 12 | 2.4 | 24 | 1.1 | 3 | 1.6 | 39 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,127, age 35-54=997, age 55+=283. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 23.7 | 102 | 24.7 | 94 | 13.8 | 36 | 21.6 | 232 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 32.0 | 138 | 22.8 | 87 | 16.1 | 42 | 24.9 | 267 |
| Developed camping | 23.9 | 103 | 22.6 | 86 | 12.6 | 33 | 20.7 | 222 |
| Mountain biking | 26.9 | 116 | 19.9 | 76 | 7.7 | 20 | 19.8 | 212 |
| Drive off-road | 20.2 | 87 | 14.4 | 55 | 7.7 | 20 | 15.1 | 162 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 18.8 | 81 | 17.6 | 67 | 18.4 | 48 | 18.3 | 196 |
| Primitive camping | 12.5 | 54 | 8.7 | 33 | 3.1 | 8 | 8.9 | 95 |
| Backpacking | 10.4 | 45 | 6.8 | 26 | 3.8 | 10 | 7.5 | 81 |
| Hunting (any type) | 1.2 | 5 | 0.8 | 3 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 9 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 9.0 | 39 | 9.4 | 36 | 2.3 | 6 | 7.5 | 81 |
| Big game hunting | 0.7 | 3 | 0.8 | 3 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 7 |
| Small game hunting | 0.9 | 4 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 6 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=431, age 35-54=381, age 55+=261. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 58.9 | 254 | 58.5 | 223 | 48.3 | 126 | 56.2 | 603 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 58.9 | 254 | 53.5 | 204 | 41.0 | 107 | 52.7 | 565 |
| Sightseeing | 55.9 | 241 | 51.2 | 195 | 44.1 | 115 | 51.4 | 551 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 34.8 | 150 | 38.6 | 147 | 33.7 | 88 | 35.9 | 385 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 37.6 | 162 | 44.4 | 169 | 36.8 | 96 | 39.8 | 427 |
| Visit historic sites | 40.8 | 176 | 44.9 | 171 | 35.2 | 92 | 40.9 | 439 |
| View/photograph birds | 13.7 | 59 | 20.7 | 79 | 26.1 | 68 | 19.2 | 206 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 26.5 | 114 | 29.9 | 114 | 22.2 | 58 | 26.7 | 286 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 13.0 | 56 | 13.1 | 50 | 6.9 | 18 | 11.6 | 124 |
| View/photograph fish | 17.6 | 76 | 15.5 | 59 | 11.1 | 29 | 15.3 | 164 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=431, age 35-54=381, age 55+=261. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 95.6 | 412 | 91.6 | 349 | 83.9 | 219 | 91.3 | 980 |
| Family gathering | 83.5 | 360 | 78.7 | 300 | 75.1 | 196 | 79.8 | 856 |
| Picnicking | 61.3 | 264 | 62.2 | 237 | 54.8 | 143 | 60.0 | 644 |
| Driving for pleasure | 47.6 | 205 | 46.7 | 178 | 40.2 | 105 | 45.5 | 488 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 51.7 | 223 | 43.3 | 165 | 20.3 | 53 | 41.1 | 441 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 10.0 | 43 | 9.7 | 37 | 1.9 | 5 | 7.9 | 85 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=431, age 35-54=381, age 55+=261. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 54.5 | 235 | 43.3 | 165 | 16.5 | 43 | 41.3 | 443 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 32.0 | 138 | 19.9 | 76 | 7.7 | 20 | 21.8 | 234 |
| Freshwater fishing | 19.0 | 82 | 16.8 | 64 | 8.4 | 22 | 15.7 | 168 |
| Boating (any type) | 20.4 | 88 | 17.1 | 65 | 6.9 | 18 | 15.9 | 171 |
| Visit a beach | 42.7 | 184 | 37.5 | 143 | 15.3 | 40 | 34.2 | 367 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 24.8 | 107 | 19.4 | 74 | 9.2 | 24 | 19.1 | 205 |
| Coldwater fishing | 10.7 | 46 | 8.7 | 33 | 5.0 | 13 | 8.6 | 92 |
| Motorboating | 11.1 | 48 | 7.3 | 28 | 3.4 | 9 | 7.9 | 85 |
| Warmwater fishing | 17.9 | 77 | 10.8 | 41 | 1.9 | 5 | 11.5 | 123 |
| Rafting | 6.0 | 26 | 2.6 | 10 | 0.4 | 1 | 3.4 | 37 |
| Waterskiing | 9.3 | 40 | 2.6 | 10 | 0.4 | 1 | 4.8 | 51 |
| Use personal watercraft | 17.6 | 76 | 4.2 | 16 | 1.1 | 3 | 8.9 | 95 |
| Snorkeling | 4.2 | 18 | 3.7 | 14 | 1.1 | 3 | 3.3 | 35 |
| Canoeing | 0.7 | 3 | 0.8 | 3 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 7 |
| Saltwater fishing | 5.8 | 25 | 2.4 | 9 | 0.8 | 2 | 3.4 | 36 |
| Sailing | 1.9 | 8 | 2.9 | 11 | 1.5 | 4 | 2.1 | 23 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.9 | 8 | 1.0 | 4 | 0.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 13 |
| Kayaking | 1.2 | 5 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.7 | 7 |
| Rowing | 1.6 | 7 | 1.6 | 6 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.4 | 15 |
| Scuba diving | 1.2 | 5 | 0.8 | 3 | 0.8 | 2 | 0.9 | 10 |
| Surfing | 0.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Windsurfing | 0.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=431, age 35-54=381, age 55+=261. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 30.4 | 131 | 23.1 | 88 | 5.7 | 15 | 21.8 | 234 |
| Downhill skiing | 10.4 | 45 | 9.7 | 37 | 1.5 | 4 | 8.0 | 86 |
| Snowboarding | 12.8 | 55 | 1.6 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.7 | 61 |
| Snowmobiling | 6.7 | 29 | 2.1 | 8 | 1.1 | 3 | 3.7 | 40 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.4 | 6 | 1.6 | 6 | 0.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 13 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=431, age 35-54=381, age 55+=261. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 58.4 | 263 | 55.4 | 241 | 44.6 | 100 | 54.5 | 604 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 80.4 | 362 | 67.8 | 295 | 54.5 | 122 | 70.2 | 779 |
| Developed camping | 41.6 | 187 | 43.7 | 190 | 27.7 | 62 | 39.6 | 439 |
| Mountain biking | 52.7 | 237 | 35.4 | 154 | 21.0 | 47 | 39.5 | 438 |
| Drive off-road | 67.6 | 304 | 42.1 | 183 | 29.0 | 65 | 49.8 | 552 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 29.8 | 134 | 26.4 | 115 | 21.4 | 48 | 26.8 | 297 |
| Primitive camping | 77.3 | 348 | 52.4 | 228 | 29.9 | 67 | 58.0 | 643 |
| Backpacking | 42.4 | 191 | 38.2 | 166 | 14.3 | 32 | 35.1 | 389 |
| Hunting (any type) | 61.3 | 276 | 50.1 | 218 | 40.2 | 90 | 52.7 | 584 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 19.6 | 88 | 17.0 | 74 | 10.3 | 23 | 16.7 | 185 |
| Big game hunting | 57.8 | 260 | 49.4 | 215 | 32.1 | 72 | 49.3 | 547 |
| Small game hunting | 46.7 | 210 | 35.4 | 154 | 20.1 | 45 | 36.9 | 409 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 32.2 | 145 | 22.1 | 96 | 15.6 | 35 | 24.9 | 276 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=450, age 35-54=435, age 55+=224. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 67.8 | 305 | 68.7 | 299 | 63.4 | 142 | 67.3 | 746 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 62.0 | 279 | 64.8 | 282 | 51.3 | 115 | 61.0 | 676 |
| Sightseeing | 62.7 | 282 | 64.6 | 281 | 55.4 | 124 | 61.9 | 687 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 64.4 | 290 | 66.9 | 291 | 64.7 | 145 | 65.5 | 726 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 44.9 | 202 | 53.3 | 232 | 51.3 | 115 | 49.5 | 549 |
| Visit historic sites | 47.8 | 215 | 54.9 | 239 | 44.6 | 100 | 50.0 | 554 |
| View/photograph birds | 25.1 | 113 | 38.2 | 166 | 41.1 | 92 | 33.5 | 371 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 29.3 | 132 | 35.2 | 153 | 39.3 | 88 | 33.6 | 373 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 52.2 | 235 | 47.4 | 206 | 36.2 | 81 | 47.1 | 522 |
| View/photograph fish | 37.1 | 167 | 44.6 | 194 | 33.0 | 74 | 39.2 | 435 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=450, age 35-54=435, age 55+=224. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 75.3 | 339 | 80.7 | 351 | 82.6 | 185 | 78.9 | 875 |
| Family gathering | 79.6 | 358 | 77.7 | 338 | 72.3 | 162 | 77.4 | 858 |
| Picnicking | 51.6 | 232 | 64.4 | 280 | 55.4 | 124 | 57.3 | 636 |
| Driving for pleasure | 66.2 | 298 | 63.9 | 278 | 59.8 | 134 | 64.0 | 710 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 58.9 | 265 | 50.6 | 220 | 33.9 | 76 | 50.6 | 561 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 22.4 | 101 | 23.2 | 101 | 13.4 | 30 | 20.9 | 232 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=450, age 35-54=435, age 55+=224. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 40.7 | 183 | 27.6 | 120 | 18.8 | 42 | 31.1 | 345 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 54.7 | 246 | 43.4 | 189 | 25.9 | 58 | 44.5 | 493 |
| Freshwater fishing | 68.9 | 310 | 60.5 | 263 | 53.1 | 119 | 62.4 | 692 |
| Boating (any type) | 50.4 | 227 | 39.8 | 173 | 27.7 | 62 | 41.7 | 462 |
| Visit a beach | 35.3 | 159 | 32.4 | 141 | 26.8 | 60 | 32.5 | 360 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 38.4 | 173 | 26.7 | 116 | 17.0 | 38 | 29.5 | 327 |
| Coldwater fishing | 52.2 | 235 | 48.7 | 212 | 37.9 | 85 | 48.0 | 532 |
| Motorboating | 36.9 | 166 | 27.6 | 120 | 25.4 | 57 | 30.9 | 343 |
| Warmwater fishing | 49.1 | 221 | 36.8 | 160 | 29.5 | 66 | 40.3 | 447 |
| Rafting | 21.3 | 96 | 13.6 | 59 | 2.2 | 5 | 14.4 | 160 |
| Waterskiing | 21.6 | 97 | 9.2 | 40 | 3.1 | 7 | 13.0 | 144 |
| Use personal watercraft | 17.8 | 80 | 8.7 | 38 | 0.9 | 2 | 10.8 | 120 |
| Snorkeling | 9.3 | 42 | 5.7 | 25 | 6.3 | 14 | 7.3 | 81 |
| Canoeing | 16.7 | 75 | 12.0 | 52 | 3.6 | 8 | 12.2 | 135 |
| Saltwater fishing | 10.2 | 46 | 9.7 | 42 | 17.0 | 38 | 11.4 | 126 |
| Sailing | 5.3 | 24 | 3.4 | 15 | 5.4 | 12 | 4.6 | 51 |
| Anadromous fishing | 12.9 | 58 | 14.9 | 65 | 11.6 | 26 | 13.4 | 149 |
| Kayaking | 6.0 | 27 | 1.6 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.1 | 34 |
| Rowing | 3.1 | 14 | 3.2 | 14 | 0.4 | 1 | 2.6 | 29 |
| Scuba diving | 5.3 | 24 | 2.3 | 10 | 0.9 | 2 | 3.2 | 36 |
| Surfing | 4.4 | 20 | 2.3 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.7 | 30 |
| Windsurfing | 0.4 | 2 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=450, age 35-54=435, age 55+=224. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 61.6 | 277 | 48.0 | 209 | 20.5 | 46 | 48.0 | 532 |
| Downhill skiing | 22.2 | 100 | 18.9 | 82 | 7.1 | 16 | 17.9 | 198 |
| Snowboarding | 24.9 | 112 | 4.4 | 19 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.8 | 131 |
| Snowmobiling | 29.6 | 133 | 19.5 | 85 | 3.1 | 7 | 20.3 | 225 |
| Cross country skiing | 6.2 | 28 | 12.0 | 52 | 6.3 | 14 | 8.5 | 94 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=450, age 35-54=435, age 55+=224. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 50.6 | 166 | 51.4 | 179 | 28.5 | 65 | 45.4 | 410 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 71.0 | 233 | 53.2 | 185 | 36.4 | 83 | 55.4 | 501 |
| Developed camping | 40.2 | 132 | 39.1 | 136 | 21.5 | 49 | 35.1 | 317 |
| Mountain biking | 42.4 | 139 | 32.5 | 113 | 11.8 | 27 | 30.9 | 279 |
| Drive off-road | 43.0 | 141 | 29.6 | 103 | 15.8 | 36 | 31.0 | 280 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 28.7 | 94 | 26.7 | 93 | 25.4 | 58 | 27.1 | 245 |
| Primitive camping | 47.6 | 156 | 35.9 | 125 | 13.2 | 30 | 34.4 | 311 |
| Backpacking | 29.9 | 98 | 20.7 | 72 | 11.4 | 26 | 21.7 | 196 |
| Hunting (any type) | 14.0 | 46 | 9.2 | 32 | 3.9 | 9 | 9.6 | 87 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 16.5 | 54 | 16.1 | 56 | 3.9 | 9 | 13.2 | 119 |
| Big game hunting | 10.1 | 33 | 9.5 | 33 | 1.3 | 3 | 7.6 | 69 |
| Small game hunting | 7.3 | 24 | 4.9 | 17 | 0.4 | 1 | 4.6 | 42 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 5.5 | 18 | 2.0 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.8 | 25 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=328, age 35-54=348, age 55+=228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 75.6 | 248 | 77.3 | 269 | 64.0 | 146 | 73.3 | 663 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 71.0 | 233 | 64.9 | 226 | 49.6 | 113 | 63.3 | 572 |
| Sightseeing | 65.5 | 215 | 61.8 | 215 | 54.4 | 124 | 61.3 | 554 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 65.5 | 215 | 73.0 | 254 | 61.0 | 139 | 67.3 | 608 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 57.3 | 188 | 67.8 | 236 | 54.8 | 125 | 60.7 | 549 |
| Visit historic sites | 49.7 | 163 | 55.7 | 194 | 42.1 | 96 | 50.1 | 453 |
| View/photograph birds | 26.8 | 88 | 41.4 | 144 | 48.2 | 110 | 37.8 | 342 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 34.5 | 113 | 38.2 | 133 | 28.9 | 66 | 34.5 | 312 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 35.1 | 115 | 39.4 | 137 | 22.8 | 52 | 33.6 | 304 |
| View/photograph fish | 31.4 | 103 | 27.0 | 94 | 18.0 | 41 | 26.3 | 238 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=328, age 35-54=348, age 55+=228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 93.0 | 305 | 87.6 | 305 | 80.7 | 184 | 87.8 | 794 |
| Family gathering | 84.5 | 277 | 81.0 | 282 | 74.6 | 170 | 80.6 | 729 |
| Picnicking | 66.8 | 219 | 69.0 | 240 | 59.6 | 136 | 65.8 | 595 |
| Driving for pleasure | 65.5 | 215 | 64.9 | 226 | 56.6 | 129 | 63.1 | 570 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 57.0 | 187 | 47.4 | 165 | 23.7 | 54 | 44.9 | 406 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 21.3 | 70 | 18.1 | 63 | 3.9 | 9 | 15.7 | 142 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=328, age 35-54=348, age 55+=228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 45.4 | 149 | 35.1 | 122 | 14.0 | 32 | 33.5 | 303 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 63.7 | 209 | 39.7 | 138 | 15.4 | 35 | 42.3 | 382 |
| Freshwater fishing | 40.5 | 133 | 36.8 | 128 | 20.2 | 46 | 34.0 | 307 |
| Boating (any type) | 46.3 | 152 | 37.6 | 131 | 16.7 | 38 | 35.5 | 321 |
| Visit a beach | 39.6 | 130 | 34.5 | 120 | 14.9 | 34 | 31.4 | 284 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 38.4 | 126 | 32.2 | 112 | 15.8 | 36 | 30.3 | 274 |
| Coldwater fishing | 28.7 | 94 | 24.7 | 86 | 13.6 | 31 | 23.3 | 211 |
| Motorboating | 34.8 | 114 | 26.7 | 93 | 14.0 | 32 | 26.4 | 239 |
| Warmwater fishing | 29.0 | 95 | 20.1 | 70 | 6.1 | 14 | 19.8 | 179 |
| Rafting | 22.9 | 75 | 11.2 | 39 | 0.9 | 2 | 12.8 | 116 |
| Waterskiing | 19.2 | 63 | 6.3 | 22 | 0.9 | 2 | 9.6 | 87 |
| Use personal watercraft | 22.9 | 75 | 6.3 | 22 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.8 | 98 |
| Snorkeling | 6.1 | 20 | 5.7 | 20 | 0.9 | 2 | 4.6 | 42 |
| Canoeing | 8.5 | 28 | 6.9 | 24 | 3.5 | 8 | 6.6 | 60 |
| Saltwater fishing | 9.1 | 30 | 4.6 | 16 | 0.4 | 1 | 5.2 | 47 |
| Sailing | 3.4 | 11 | 5.5 | 19 | 3.1 | 7 | 4.1 | 37 |
| Anadromous fishing | 7.0 | 23 | 4.6 | 16 | 1.3 | 3 | 4.6 | 42 |
| Kayaking | 5.2 | 17 | 1.7 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.5 | 23 |
| Rowing | 3.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 14 | 0.9 | 2 | 2.9 | 26 |
| Scuba diving | 0.6 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.6 | 5 |
| Surfing | 0.9 | 3 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 5 |
| Windsurfing | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=328, age 35-54=348, age 55+=228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 61.0 | 200 | 46.0 | 160 | 10.5 | 24 | 42.5 | 384 |
| Downhill skiing | 17.4 | 57 | 17.2 | 60 | 1.3 | 3 | 13.3 | 120 |
| Snowboarding | 18.9 | 62 | 2.3 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.7 | 70 |
| Snowmobiling | 22.6 | 74 | 7.5 | 26 | 3.9 | 9 | 12.1 | 109 |
| Cross country skiing | 7.6 | 25 | 8.3 | 29 | 0.9 | 2 | 6.2 | 56 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=328, age 35-54=348, age 55+=228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 47.3 | 156 | 43.7 | 118 | 35.6 | 57 | 43.6 | 331 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 43.6 | 144 | 36.3 | 98 | 30.0 | 48 | 38.2 | 290 |
| Developed camping | 30.0 | 99 | 32.6 | 88 | 18.8 | 30 | 28.6 | 217 |
| Mountain biking | 32.7 | 108 | 21.1 | 57 | 13.1 | 21 | 24.5 | 186 |
| Drive off-road | 30.0 | 99 | 18.9 | 51 | 13.8 | 22 | 22.6 | 172 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 22.7 | 75 | 20.0 | 54 | 18.1 | 29 | 20.8 | 158 |
| Primitive camping | 30.6 | 101 | 20.7 | 56 | 11.9 | 19 | 23.2 | 176 |
| Backpacking | 25.2 | 83 | 21.5 | 58 | 7.5 | 12 | 20.1 | 153 |
| Hunting (any type) | 13.0 | 43 | 10.7 | 29 | 8.8 | 14 | 11.3 | 86 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 9.4 | 31 | 7.8 | 21 | 3.1 | 5 | 7.5 | 57 |
| Big game hunting | 8.2 | 27 | 6.7 | 18 | 3.1 | 5 | 6.6 | 50 |
| Small game hunting | 6.1 | 20 | 4.1 | 11 | 1.9 | 3 | 4.5 | 34 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 3.6 | 12 | 1.5 | 4 | 1.3 | 2 | 2.4 | 18 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=330, age 35-54=270, age 55+=160. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 63.6 | 210 | 62.2 | 168 | 58.8 | 94 | 62.1 | 472 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 65.5 | 216 | 67.4 | 182 | 52.5 | 84 | 63.4 | 482 |
| Sightseeing | 55.8 | 184 | 57.4 | 155 | 49.4 | 79 | 55.0 | 418 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 34.2 | 113 | 35.6 | 96 | 34.4 | 55 | 34.7 | 264 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 31.8 | 105 | 36.7 | 99 | 35.0 | 56 | 34.2 | 260 |
| Visit historic sites | 44.5 | 147 | 50.7 | 137 | 42.5 | 68 | 46.3 | 352 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.8 | 49 | 21.9 | 59 | 21.9 | 35 | 18.8 | 143 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 22.1 | 73 | 28.9 | 78 | 31.9 | 51 | 26.6 | 202 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 19.7 | 65 | 18.5 | 50 | 14.4 | 23 | 18.2 | 138 |
| View/photograph fish | 27.0 | 89 | 32.6 | 88 | 25.6 | 41 | 28.7 | 218 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=330, age 35-54=270, age 55+=160. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 78.5 | 259 | 84.1 | 227 | 85.6 | 137 | 82.0 | 623 |
| Family gathering | 78.8 | 260 | 77.4 | 209 | 70.0 | 112 | 76.4 | 581 |
| Picnicking | 50.6 | 167 | 60.7 | 164 | 53.1 | 85 | 54.7 | 416 |
| Driving for pleasure | 48.8 | 161 | 48.5 | 131 | 44.4 | 71 | 47.8 | 363 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 50.3 | 166 | 42.2 | 114 | 28.8 | 46 | 42.9 | 326 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 10.0 | 33 | 10.7 | 29 | 5.0 | 8 | 9.2 | 70 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=330, age 35-54=270, age 55+=160. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 56.1 | 185 | 38.5 | 104 | 26.3 | 42 | 43.6 | 331 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 56.7 | 187 | 43.7 | 118 | 26.9 | 43 | 45.8 | 348 |
| Freshwater fishing | 21.5 | 71 | 20.0 | 54 | 18.1 | 29 | 20.3 | 154 |
| Boating (any type) | 42.7 | 141 | 34.1 | 92 | 21.9 | 35 | 35.3 | 268 |
| Visit a beach | 49.7 | 164 | 44.1 | 119 | 37.5 | 60 | 45.1 | 343 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 28.5 | 94 | 19.6 | 53 | 12.5 | 20 | 22.0 | 167 |
| Coldwater fishing | 11.5 | 38 | 11.1 | 30 | 9.4 | 15 | 10.9 | 83 |
| Motorboating | 16.1 | 53 | 12.6 | 34 | 11.9 | 19 | 13.9 | 106 |
| Warmwater fishing | 12.7 | 42 | 10.0 | 27 | 7.5 | 12 | 10.7 | 81 |
| Rafting | 10.6 | 35 | 5.9 | 16 | 0.6 | 1 | 6.8 | 52 |
| Waterskiing | 11.5 | 38 | 4.8 | 13 | 1.9 | 3 | 7.1 | 54 |
| Use personal watercraft | 12.4 | 41 | 6.7 | 18 | 0.6 | 1 | 7.9 | 60 |
| Snorkeling | 24.5 | 81 | 13.3 | 36 | 14.4 | 23 | 18.4 | 140 |
| Canoeing | 12.1 | 40 | 8.5 | 23 | 1.9 | 3 | 8.7 | 66 |
| Saltwater fishing | 15.8 | 52 | 11.5 | 31 | 23.1 | 37 | 15.8 | 120 |
| Sailing | 3.0 | 10 | 1.9 | 5 | 1.9 | 3 | 2.4 | 18 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.4 | 8 | 2.6 | 7 | 2.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 19 |
| Kayaking | 13.9 | 46 | 3.0 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.1 | 54 |
| Rowing | 2.1 | 7 | 2.2 | 6 | 0.6 | 1 | 1.8 | 14 |
| Scuba diving | 9.1 | 30 | 3.0 | 8 | 1.9 | 3 | 5.4 | 41 |
| Surfing | 20.3 | 67 | 9.6 | 26 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 93 |
| Windsurfing | 1.2 | 4 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 6 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=330, age 35-54=270, age 55+=160. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 47.3 | 156 | 35.6 | 96 | 14.4 | 23 | 36.2 | 275 |
| Downhill skiing | 25.2 | 83 | 20.0 | 54 | 7.5 | 12 | 19.6 | 149 |
| Snowboarding | 35.8 | 118 | 6.3 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 17.8 | 135 |
| Snowmobiling | 4.5 | 15 | 3.0 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 23 |
| Cross country skiing | 2.7 | 9 | 4.8 | 13 | 1.9 | 3 | 3.3 | 25 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=330, age 35-54=270, age 55+=160. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 39.9 | 118 | 40.4 | 120 | 20.9 | 41 | 35.4 | 279 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 39.9 | 118 | 28.3 | 84 | 18.9 | 37 | 30.3 | 239 |
| Developed camping | 30.4 | 90 | 28.3 | 84 | 14.8 | 29 | 25.7 | 203 |
| Mountain biking | 26.0 | 77 | 19.5 | 58 | 6.6 | 13 | 18.8 | 148 |
| Drive off-road | 19.3 | 57 | 13.1 | 39 | 6.6 | 13 | 13.8 | 109 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 23.0 | 68 | 20.9 | 62 | 20.4 | 40 | 21.5 | 170 |
| Primitive camping | 20.3 | 60 | 14.8 | 44 | 3.6 | 7 | 14.1 | 111 |
| Backpacking | 18.6 | 55 | 11.1 | 33 | 5.6 | 11 | 12.5 | 99 |
| Hunting (any type) | 2.7 | 8 | 1.3 | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.6 | 13 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 7.1 | 21 | 7.1 | 21 | 1.5 | 3 | 5.7 | 45 |
| Big game hunting | 0.7 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Small game hunting | 0.3 | 1 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.4 | 3 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=296, age 35-54=297, age 55+=196. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 68.6 | 203 | 70.4 | 209 | 57.1 | 112 | 66.4 | 524 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 75.3 | 223 | 69.0 | 205 | 50.0 | 98 | 66.7 | 526 |
| Sightseeing | 58.1 | 172 | 55.6 | 165 | 46.4 | 91 | 54.2 | 428 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 34.8 | 103 | 37.7 | 112 | 31.6 | 62 | 35.1 | 277 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 39.9 | 118 | 47.8 | 142 | 39.8 | 78 | 42.8 | 338 |
| Visit historic sites | 46.6 | 138 | 52.5 | 156 | 38.8 | 76 | 46.9 | 370 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.2 | 42 | 23.9 | 71 | 28.6 | 56 | 21.4 | 169 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 28.4 | 84 | 30.6 | 91 | 20.9 | 41 | 27.4 | 216 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 13.2 | 39 | 14.8 | 44 | 9.2 | 18 | 12.8 | 101 |
| View/photograph fish | 22.6 | 67 | 19.5 | 58 | 12.8 | 25 | 19.0 | 150 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=296, age 35-54=297, age 55+=196. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 95.6 | 283 | 91.2 | 271 | 83.7 | 164 | 91.0 | 718 |
| Family gathering | 84.8 | 251 | 79.5 | 236 | 74.0 | 145 | 80.1 | 632 |
| Picnicking | 64.5 | 191 | 65.3 | 194 | 55.6 | 109 | 62.6 | 494 |
| Driving for pleasure | 49.3 | 146 | 49.8 | 148 | 42.3 | 83 | 47.8 | 377 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 50.3 | 149 | 39.7 | 118 | 18.4 | 36 | 38.4 | 303 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 8.4 | 25 | 8.8 | 26 | 1.0 | 2 | 6.7 | 53 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=296, age 35-54=297, age 55+=196. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| COMANCHE National Grassland Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 60.8 | 180 | 48.1 | 143 | 18.9 | 37 | 45.6 | 360 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 65.9 | 195 | 41.1 | 122 | 16.3 | 32 | 44.2 | 349 |
| Freshwater fishing | 12.8 | 38 | 11.1 | 33 | 6.1 | 12 | 10.5 | 83 |
| Boating (any type) | 38.5 | 114 | 32.0 | 95 | 13.3 | 26 | 29.8 | 235 |
| Visit a beach | 55.7 | 165 | 47.5 | 141 | 19.9 | 39 | 43.7 | 345 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 28.7 | 85 | 23.2 | 69 | 11.7 | 23 | 22.4 | 177 |
| Coldwater fishing | 7.1 | 21 | 5.1 | 15 | 2.6 | 5 | 5.2 | 41 |
| Motorboating | 15.9 | 47 | 12.5 | 37 | 5.1 | 10 | 11.9 | 94 |
| Warmwater fishing | 7.8 | 23 | 4.7 | 14 | 2.6 | 5 | 5.3 | 42 |
| Rafting | 9.8 | 29 | 4.0 | 12 | 0.5 | 1 | 5.3 | 42 |
| Waterskiing | 9.8 | 29 | 3.7 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.1 | 40 |
| Use personal watercraft | 17.6 | 52 | 4.7 | 14 | 1.0 | 2 | 8.6 | 68 |
| Snorkeling | 15.5 | 46 | 13.1 | 39 | 2.6 | 5 | 11.4 | 90 |
| Canoeing | 5.1 | 15 | 5.1 | 15 | 1.5 | 3 | 4.2 | 33 |
| Saltwater fishing | 12.2 | 36 | 5.4 | 16 | 1.5 | 3 | 7.0 | 55 |
| Sailing | 1.7 | 5 | 2.7 | 8 | 1.5 | 3 | 2.0 | 16 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.7 | 5 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.9 | 7 |
| Kayaking | 10.8 | 32 | 4.0 | 12 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.6 | 44 |
| Rowing | 2.7 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.9 | 15 |
| Scuba diving | 1.7 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.3 | 10 |
| Surfing | 5.7 | 17 | 3.7 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.5 | 28 |
| Windsurfing | 0.7 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 5 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=296, age 35-54=297, age 55+=196. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 45.9 | 136 | 34.7 | 103 | 7.1 | 14 | 32.1 | 253 |
| Downhill skiing | 20.3 | 60 | 17.5 | 52 | 1.5 | 3 | 14.6 | 115 |
| Snowboarding | 27.7 | 82 | 3.0 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.5 | 91 |
| Snowmobiling | 3.7 | 11 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.8 | 14 |
| Cross country skiing | 3.4 | 10 | 3.0 | 9 | 0.5 | 1 | 2.5 | 20 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Comanche NGL local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=296, age 35-54=297, age 55+=196. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |