State
County
Land Area (mi²)
18.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,924.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.18% (740)
Growth Since 2010
8.38% (2,683)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Copperas Cove, Texas Population 2021
34,715
Copperas Cove is a city located in Coryell County Texas. With a 2020 population of 34,715, it is the 97th largest city in Texas and the 1136th largest city in the United States . Copperas Cove is currently growing at a rate of 2.18% annually and its population has increased by 8.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,032 in 2010. Spanning over 18 miles, Copperas Cove has a population density of 1,925 people per square mile.
The average household income in Copperas Cove is $65,674 with a poverty rate of 13.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $865 per month, and the median house value is $112,000. The median age in Copperas Cove is 32 years, 32 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
Copperas Cove Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Copperas Covewas:
- White: 67.88%
- Black or African American: 15.87%
- Two or more races: 10.47%
- Asian: 3.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.39%
- Other race: 0.89%
- Native American: 0.50%
The current population of Copperas Cove, Texas is 34,715 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 34,715.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 32,032.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,208 | 67.88% |
| Black or African American | 5,192 | 15.87% |
| Two or More Races | 3,426 | 10.47% |
| Asian | 980 | 3.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 455 | 1.39% |
| Some Other Race | 290 | 0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 164 | 0.50% |
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Copperas Cove Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,325 | 2.63 | 54.3 |
| Married | 5,931 | 3.31 | 66.8 |
| Non Family | 3,809 | 1.27 | 41.9 |
| Female | 1,956 | 3.15 | 41.6 |
| Male | 629 | 2.86 | 49.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 295 | 1.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,096 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 5,553 | 26.57% |
| Some College | 6,898 | 33.00% |
| Associates Degree | 3,011 | 14.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,870 | 13.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,180 | 5.65% |
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Copperas Cove Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,675 | 11,819 | 2,409 |
| Hispanic | 3,219 | 2,896 | 645 |
| Black | 3,092 | 2,979 | 596 |
| 2+ Races | 1,386 | 1,258 | 163 |
| Asian | 729 | 656 | 288 |
| Islander | 341 | 341 | 6 |
| Other Race | 245 | 215 | 41 |
| Native American | 91 | 91 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.51%.
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$32,513
Average Earnings
$37,392
Average Male
$28,903
Average Female
Copperas Cove Language by Age
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Copperas Cove Language
86.59% of Copperas Cove residents speak only English, while 13.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.41% of the population.
Copperas Cove Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,745 | 1,665 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 5,858 | 847 | 14.46% |
| Multiple | 3,409 | 839 | 24.61% |
| Black | 5,126 | 753 | 14.69% |
| Asian | 967 | 350 | 36.19% |
| Islander | 455 | 80 | 17.58% |
| Native | 164 | 28 | 17.07% |
| Other | 278 | 24 | 8.63% |
13.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
14.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Copperas Cove
The race most likely to be in poverty in Copperas Cove is Asian, with 36.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Copperas Cove is Other, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.36%.
Copperas Cove Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Copperas Cove Married by Age and Sex
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Copperas Cove Marriage
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 35-44.
Copperas Cove Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,298 | 27.48% |
| Black | 1,369 | 38.27% |
| Hispanic | 701 | 20.26% |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 17.20% |
| Islander | 73 | 21.16% |
| Asian | 63 | 8.81% |
| Other Race | 56 | 23.05% |
| Native American | 21 | 16.54% |
Copperas Cove Veterans by Education
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6.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
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63.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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34.29%
Born in Copperas Cove
91.77%
Native Born
8.23%
Foreign Born
3.47%
Non Citizen
4.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.77% of Copperas Cove residents were born in the United States, with 34.29% having been born in Texas. 3.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,715 | 740 | 2.18% |
| 2020 | 33,975 | 740 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 33,235 | 740 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 32,495 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 32,493 | 47 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 32,446 | -330 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 32,776 | -19 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 32,795 | -420 | -1.26% |
| 2013 | 33,215 | -140 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 33,355 | 256 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 33,099 | 714 | 2.20% |
| 2010 | 32,385 | 2,793 | 0.91% |
| 2000 | 29,592 | 5,513 | 2.08% |
| 1990 | 24,079 | 4,610 | 2.15% |
| 1980 | 19,469 | 8,651 | 6.05% |
| 1970 | 10,818 | 0.00% |