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Texas · 242 residents (2025 est.) · 1.648 sq mi
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Cool has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $428,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 286%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−2%since 2000
from 162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+22%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:242 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1031421802182571990201020202024Cool
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,614
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,370
+144%since 2000
from $14,112 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−33%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing20.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$428,000
+286%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,150
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.7%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+149%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(12)
Diversity Score
8
−15%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2012
from 27.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−51.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 10.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cool, Texas?

Cool, Texas has about 159 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cool, Texas?

The typical household in Cool, Texas earns about $87,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cool, Texas expensive?

In Cool, Texas, the median home is worth about $428,000, and the typical rent is about $2,150 a month.

How educated are people in Cool, Texas?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cool, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cool, Texas?

About 8.8% of people in Cool, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cool, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cool, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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