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Cooke County

Texas · 41,668 residents · 874.826 sq mi
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Cooke County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,668
+15%since 2000
from 36,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K37K41K44K1990201020202024Cooke County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,733
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,078
+79%since 2000
from $17,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+37%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(30,826)
Black3%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino10%(3,627)
Asian0.3%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(10,977)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(29,404)
Black2.8%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(8,519)
Asian0.7%(307)
Other3.1%(1,289)
Diversity Score54%(22,519)
Segregation Score44.6%(18,580)
Diversity Score
54
+79%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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COOKE COUNTY VS
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COOKE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cooke County, Texas?

Cooke County, Texas has about 41,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cooke County, Texas?

The typical household in Cooke County, Texas earns about $62,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cooke County, Texas expensive?

In Cooke County, Texas, the median home is worth about $166,700, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Cooke County, Texas?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cooke County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cooke County, Texas?

About 12.8% of people in Cooke County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cooke County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cooke County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,891 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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