Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Copperas Cove, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

37,947

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.2%19,431

Hispanic/Latino

22%8,334

Black

13%4,927

Two or More

10.2%3,876

Asian

2.1%792

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%293

Other

0.6%243

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%1,496

High School Diploma

23%5,810

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%2,657

Some College (1+ yr)

20.6%5,197

Associate's Degree

12.1%3,052

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%3,870

Master's Degree

6%1,525

Professional Degree

0.1%24

Doctorate

0.3%69

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

21.8%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,500

Median Renti

$1,043

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.7%9,366

Renter-Occupied

40.3%6,331

Total Units

16,527

Homeownership

59.7%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

350

$500–$750

800

$750–$1,000

1,690

$1,000–$1,250

1,298

$1,250–$1,500

994

$1,500–$2,000

722

$2,000+

268

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%460

2010–2019

13.7%2,260

2000–2009

14.5%2,397

1990–1999

16.8%2,774

1980–1989

16.5%2,723

1970–1979

20.9%3,448

1960–1969

8.8%1,448

1950–1959

4.8%787

1940–1949

0.9%143

1939 or earlier

0.5%87

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.9%11,763

Utility Gas

22.3%3,507

No Fuel

0.8%119

Solar

0.7%113

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%112

Other

0.4%56

Wood

0.1%18

Fuel Oil

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,225

Mean Household Incomei

$82,535

Per Capita Incomei

$33,864

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

18,633

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

383

Residentsi

627

Avg. Tenant Renti

$388/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes99% occupied$341/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers186 homes62% occupied$442/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes98% occupied$262/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC47 homes96% occupied$409/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,225/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

72%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

22.5%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

4.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $57K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

88.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.9% of subsidized households are minority

22.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,2055.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

471

Mexico

378

Philippines

218

Korea

162

United Kingdom

Canada

India

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

15,047

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

6,497(25.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.8%Insured

13.2%Uninsured