Cooper is a city located in Delta County Texas. Cooper has a 2024 population of 2,065. It is also the county seat of Delta County. Cooper is currently growing at a rate of 1.98% annually and its population has increased by 8.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,904 in 2020.
The average household income in Cooper is $57,887 with a poverty rate of 28.31%. The median age in Cooper is 34.2 years: 41.9 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cooper was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,537 | 75.16% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 19.46% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 3.52% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 764 | 2.6 | 67 | 33 |
| Non Family | 329 | 1.15 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 293 | 3.56 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 92 | 4.28 | 13 | 87 |
| Male | 50 | 3.48 | 50 | 50 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107 | 8.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 2.39% |
| High School Graduate | 557 | 42.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 6% |
| Some College | 351 | 27.02% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 965 | 896 | 112 |
| Black | 255 | 197 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 14 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 6 |
| Native American | 14 | 9 | 4 |
| Other Race | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,792 | $0 | $54,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,875 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $19,444 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $60,341 |
| Overall | $40,405 | $24,311 | $41,972 |
| Some College | $41,954 | $50,938 | $41,426 |
$40,405
Average Earnings
$24,311
Average Male
$41,972
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.7% of Cooper residents speak only English, while 3.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,422 | 375 | 26.37% |
| Black | 393 | 131 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 32 | 38.1% |
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Multiple | 72 | 9 | 12.5% |
| Other | 20 | 6 | 30% |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 50% |
28.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.74%
Male Poverty Rate
31.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cooper is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cooper is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.94% |
| High School | 26.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.8% |
| Some College | 15.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 21.12% |
| Male Employed | 12.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,694 | $77,128 |
| Households | $40,189 | $57,887 |
| Married Families | $96,615 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,528 | $28,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
117
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 6.68% |
| Black | 37 | 12.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
86.41%
Born in Cooper
99.27%
Native Born
0.73%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.27% of Cooper residents were born in the United States, with 86.41% having been born in Texas. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,267 | 41 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 2,226 | 40 | 1.83% |
| 2027 | 2,186 | 40 | 1.86% |
| 2026 | 2,146 | 41 | 1.95% |
| 2025 | 2,105 | 40 | 1.94% |
| 2024 | 2,065 | 40 | 1.98% |
| 2023 | 2,025 | 42 | 2.12% |
| 2022 | 1,983 | 34 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 1,949 | 45 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 1,904 | -91 | -4.56% |
| 2019 | 1,995 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,991 | 16 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 1,975 | 43 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 1,932 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 1,946 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,943 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,941 | -46 | -2.32% |
| 2012 | 1,987 | 34 | 1.74% |
| 2011 | 1,953 | -37 | -1.86% |
| 2010 | 1,990 | 0 | 0% |