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Cool

Texas · 157 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 $23,750. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,200. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

157
−3%since 2000
from 162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
95 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
49.2
+19%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1031421802182571990201020202024Cool
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,750
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$23,974
+70%since 2000
from $14,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
31.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$39,200
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
25.7%
−59.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
14.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
53.6%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
−16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.6%(48)
31
+243%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
94.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
41.1%
+41.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

29.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
70.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Cool, Texas?

Cool, Texas has about 157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cool, Texas?

The typical household in Cool, Texas earns about $23,750 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 $39,200.

How educated are people in Cool, Texas?

About 9.8% 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 31.3% 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 59 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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