Cooper is a city located in Delta County, Texas. Cooper has a 2026 population of 2,173. It is also the county seat of Delta County. Cooper is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 14.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,900 in 2020.
The median household income in Cooper is $43,767 with a poverty rate of 23.43%. The median age in Cooper is 38.8 years: 44.4 years for males, and 32.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 69.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 32.6 years
Male: 44.4 years
There are 1,609 adults, (426 of whom are seniors) in Cooper.
Female: 1,210 (58.9%)
Male: 845 (41.1%)
The racial composition of Cooper includes 75.96% White, 18.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,561 | 75.96% |
| Black or African American | 375 | 18.25% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.19% |
Cooper 's average per capita income is $43,222. Household income levels show a median of $43,767. The poverty rate stands at 23.43%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,000 | - |
| Families | $74,042 | $77,012 |
| Households | $43,767 | $61,123 |
| Non Families | $21,875 | $28,484 |
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