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Cooper

Texas · 1,969 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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Cooper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,074. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,600. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,969
−8%since 2000
from 2,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+5%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cooper
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,074
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,400 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,455
+12%since 2000
from $13,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,687)
Black15.5%(334)
Hispanic / Latino4%(85)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(894)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,474)
Black14.6%(287)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(121)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other1.4%(28)
Diversity Score49%(964)
Diversity Score
49
+18%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cooper, Texas?

Cooper, Texas has about 1,969 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cooper, Texas?

The typical household in Cooper, Texas earns about $30,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cooper, Texas expensive?

In Cooper, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Cooper, Texas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cooper, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cooper, Texas?

About 22.3% of people in Cooper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cooper, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cooper, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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