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Cooper

Texas · 1,911 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 $36,458. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,400. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,911
−11%since 2000
from 2,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,307 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+3%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cooper
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,458
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,201
+68%since 2000
from $13,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,395)
Black13.2%(253)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(160)
Asian1.2%(23)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score52.5%(1,003)
Diversity Score
52
+26%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cooper, Texas?

Cooper, Texas has about 1,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cooper, Texas?

The typical household in Cooper, Texas earns about $36,458 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 $56,400, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Cooper, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 27.7% 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 240 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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