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.

Cooper, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,055

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.1%1,461

Black

18.2%375

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%118

Two or More

4.1%84

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%13

Asian

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%98

High School Diploma

37.9%557

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%133

Some College (1+ yr)

17%250

Associate's Degree

5.1%75

Bachelor's Degree

6%88

Master's Degree

2.7%39

HS or Higher

84.5%

BA or Higher

8.7%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,500

Median Renti

$877

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%581

Renter-Occupied

26.9%214

Total Units

879

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%6

2010–2019

3.9%34

2000–2009

7.7%68

1990–1999

10.9%96

1980–1989

5.3%47

1970–1979

16.8%148

1960–1969

16.8%148

1950–1959

23.8%209

1940–1949

5.6%49

1939 or earlier

8.4%74

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.7%467

Utility Gas

40.3%320

Bottled/LP Gas

1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,767

Mean Household Incomei

$61,123

Per Capita Incomei

$25,205

Poverty Ratei

22.8%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

928

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

Residentsi

179

Avg. Tenant Renti

$344/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing84 homes98% occupied$344/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,767/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

79%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

15%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% 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

160.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

903

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

128(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured