Cooke County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,046 | — | #1,145 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,932 | -1.6% | #921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,400 | -14.7% | #981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,047 | -10.0% | #855 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.4% | #1,650 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cooke County has a population of 43,046, making it the #1,145 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cooke County is $73,932, ranking #921 out of 3,222 counties — 1.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Cooke County is $240,400 (-14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,047/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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83.9% of residents in Cooke County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.5% below the national rate.
About Cooke County, Texas
Cooke County, Texas has a total population of 43,046, making it the 1,145th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cooke County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cooke County is $73,932, which ranks #921 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Cooke County is $240,400, 14.7% below the national median. Renters in Cooke County pay a median gross rent of $1,047 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cooke County, 23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Cooke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.9%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Cooke County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.