Cool Valley is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Cool Valley has a 2024 population of 996. Cool Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,035 in 2020.
The average household income in Cool Valley is $65,817 with a poverty rate of 34.89%. The median age in Cool Valley is 29 years: 28 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cool Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,048 | 89.19% |
| White | 91 | 7.74% |
| Asian | 25 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 404 | 2.91 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 136 | 3.03 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.16 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 112 | 4.23 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 32 | 4.53 | 25 | 75 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 12.41% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 4.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 10.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 6.21% |
| High School Graduate | 253 | 35.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 214 | 30.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 587 | 539 | 95 |
| White | 87 | 62 | 21 |
| Asian | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,167 | $0 | $62,986 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,453 | $0 | $64,766 |
| High School Graduate | $25,991 | $30,074 | $21,146 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,487 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,826 | $32,153 | $46,188 |
| Some College | $47,287 | $60,556 | $46,813 |
$42,826
Average Earnings
$32,153
Average Male
$46,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.62% of Cool Valley residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,048 | 399 | 38.07% |
| White | 87 | 8 | 9.2% |
| Multiple | 4 | 3 | 75% |
34.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.82%
Male Poverty Rate
41.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cool Valley is Multiple, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cool Valley is White, with 9.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.21% |
| High School | 28.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.21% |
| Some College | 8.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.21% |
| Female Employed | 2.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,818 | $65,508 |
| Households | $49,792 | $65,817 |
| Married Families | $81,176 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $57,794 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 50 | 7.6% |
| White | 3 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.36%
Born in Cool Valley
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.38% of Cool Valley residents were born in the United States, with 89.36% having been born in Missouri. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 948 | -9 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 957 | -10 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 967 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 977 | -9 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 986 | -10 | -1% |
| 2024 | 996 | -10 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 1,006 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 1,014 | -12 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 1,026 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 1,035 | -97 | -8.57% |
| 2019 | 1,132 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,135 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,141 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 1,147 | -10 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 1,157 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 1,160 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,163 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,166 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 1,168 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,169 | 0 | 0% |