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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cool

Texas · 162 residents · 1.648 sq mi
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Cool has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 54 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,800. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

162
−25%since 1990
from 216 in 1990
1990 – 2025
98 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 131 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+24%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1031421802182571990201020202024Cool
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,938
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,112
+55%since 1990
from $9,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
85.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
14.5% rent
2.0
−24%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(14)
9
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−34%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cool, Texas?

Cool, Texas has about 162 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cool, Texas?

The typical household in Cool, Texas earns about $30,938 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 $60,800, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Cool, Texas?

About 8.3% 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 20.9% 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 54 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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