Cove is a city located in Chambers County Texas. Cove has a 2024 population of 678. Cove is currently growing at a rate of 4.95% annually and its population has increased by 23.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 549 in 2020.
The average household income in Cove is $84,642 with a poverty rate of 18.32%. The median age in Cove is 43.6 years: 40 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 84.99% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 9.16% |
| Other race | 23 | 5.85% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 161 | 2.44 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 76 | 2.96 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 55 | 1.18 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 25 | 3.72 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 6.53% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.44% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 37.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 97 | 33.33% |
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 | 247 | 217 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,722 | $39,018 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,143 | $51,250 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $60,139 | $0 | $26,250 |
$37,143
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.68% of Cove residents speak only English, while 13.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 72 | 23.84% |
18.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.34%
Male Poverty Rate
26.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cove is White, with 23.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cove is White, with 23.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.33% |
| High School | 11.93% |
| Some College | 11.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 11.84% |
| Male Employed | 1.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,250 | $98,357 |
| Households | $56,625 | $84,642 |
| Married Families | $125,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,886 | $57,202 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
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
13
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 4.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
80.66%
Born in Cove
96.95%
Native Born
3.05%
Foreign Born
1.53%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
96.95% of Cove residents were born in the United States, with 80.66% having been born in Texas. 1.53% 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 | 840 | 33 | 4.09% |
| 2028 | 807 | 32 | 4.13% |
| 2027 | 775 | 32 | 4.31% |
| 2026 | 743 | 33 | 4.65% |
| 2025 | 710 | 32 | 4.72% |
| 2024 | 678 | 32 | 4.95% |
| 2023 | 646 | 33 | 5.38% |
| 2022 | 613 | 37 | 6.42% |
| 2021 | 576 | 27 | 4.92% |
| 2020 | 549 | -8 | -1.44% |
| 2019 | 557 | 20 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 537 | 13 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 524 | 11 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 513 | 13 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 500 | 6 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 494 | 11 | 2.28% |
| 2013 | 483 | 8 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 475 | 8 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 467 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 465 | 0 | 0% |