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Cove

Texas · 510 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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Cove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

510
+58%since 2000
from 323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
419 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.8
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2643694745786831990201020202024Cove
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$23,797
−3%since 2000
from $24,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$139,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$950
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
48.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
7.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
13.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
26.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(295)
Black1.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(452)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(36)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score21.3%(108)
21
+35%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
86.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

43.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
57.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove, Texas?

Cove, Texas has about 510 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cove, Texas?

The typical household in Cove, Texas earns about $58,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cove, Texas expensive?

In Cove, Texas, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Cove, Texas?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cove, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cove, Texas?

About 4.4% of people in Cove, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cove, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cove, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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