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 $63,711 with a poverty rate of 26.69%. The median age in Cool Valley is 27.3 years: 24.8 years for males, and 38.2 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 | 1,177 | 89.23% |
| White | 94 | 7.13% |
| Asian | 42 | 3.18% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 436 | 3.03 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 163 | 1.15 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 133 | 4.84 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 103 | 2.78 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Male | 37 | 5.43 | 0 | 100 |
3.99
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 7.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 296 | 38.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.65% |
| Some College | 256 | 33.29% |
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 | 646 | 628 | 89 |
| White | 75 | 57 | 4 |
| Asian | 42 | 28 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 13.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,708 | $0 | $42,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,985 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,125 | $33,309 | $23,311 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,424 | $29,816 | $37,083 |
| Some College | $45,234 | $0 | $46,923 |
$33,424
Average Earnings
$29,816
Average Male
$37,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.58% of Cool Valley residents speak only English, while 4.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,177 | 301 | 25.57% |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| White | 94 | 5 | 5.32% |
| Multiple | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
26.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.45%
Male Poverty Rate
24.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cool Valley is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cool Valley is White, with 5.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34% |
| Some College | 22.73% |
| High School | 19.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 25.85% |
| Female Employed | 5.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,010 | $65,216 |
| Households | $50,417 | $63,711 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,125 | $52,846 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.1%
Male Marriage Rate
22.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
39
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 37 | 4.76% |
| White | 2 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
88.1%
Born in Cool Valley
98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born
1.9%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.1% of Cool Valley residents were born in the United States, with 88.1% having been born in Missouri. 1.9% 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% |