Copperas Cove, TX

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Copperas Cove Overview

36,436
TOTAL POPULATION
18,087
MALE POPULATION
18,349
FEMALE POPULATION
98.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,830
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,100
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,798
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,829
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,719
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Copperas Cove Zip Codes

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Race in Copperas Cove

The most populous races in Copperas Cove are White / Caucasian (21,885 | 60.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7,056 | 19.4%), and Two or more Races (6,589 | 18.1%).
Race in Copperas Cove
Race# Population% Population
Asian8632.4%
Black / African American5,63015.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific2600.7%
Hispanic or Latino7,05619.4%
Native / Alaskan1230.3%
White / Caucasian21,88560.1%
Two or more Races6,58918.1%
Some other Race1,0863.0%
Total36,436100.0%

Ancestry in Copperas Cove

The most populous ancestries reported in Copperas Cove are German (5,539 | 15.2%), Irish (4,367 | 12.0%), Mexican (3,447 | 9.5%), English (3,098 | 8.5%), and American (2,231 | 6.1%), together accounting for 51.3% of all Copperas Cove residents.
Ancestry in Copperas Cove
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2550.7%
Albanian550.2%
American2,2316.1%
Apache310.1%
Arab2640.7%
Australian50.0%
Austrian980.3%
Belizean970.3%
Bhutanese1480.4%
Blackfeet210.1%
Brazilian550.2%
British2550.7%
British West Indian720.2%
Burmese4081.1%
Canadian2450.7%
Central American4001.1%
Central American Indian170.1%
Cherokee4441.2%
Chickasaw340.1%
Chippewa580.2%
Choctaw320.1%
Colombian1480.4%
Comanche190.1%
Costa Rican260.1%
Creek120.0%
Cuban700.2%
Czech2070.6%
Czechoslovakian550.2%
Danish1230.3%
Delaware230.1%
Dominican2110.6%
Dutch3621.0%
Dutch West Indian50.0%
Eastern European90.0%
English3,0988.5%
European3581.0%
Fijian320.1%
Finnish660.2%
French9682.7%
French Canadian2520.7%
German5,53915.2%
Greek250.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro2070.6%
Guatemalan790.2%
Haitian150.0%
Honduran1080.3%
Houma70.0%
Hungarian320.1%
Icelander290.1%
Indian (Asian)1260.4%
Irish4,36712.0%
Iroquois600.2%
Israeli850.2%
Italian1,1803.2%
Jamaican1200.3%
Japanese1330.4%
Jordanian900.3%
Korean5851.6%
Latvian70.0%
Lebanese1500.4%
Lithuanian110.0%
Macedonian750.2%
Maltese1300.4%
Mexican3,4479.5%
Mexican American Indian1420.4%
Native Hawaiian800.2%
Navajo360.1%
Nigerian1290.4%
Northern European1740.5%
Norwegian3210.9%
Pakistani110.0%
Panamanian1100.3%
Peruvian70.0%
Polish7051.9%
Portuguese720.2%
Puerto Rican2,2056.0%
Romanian400.1%
Russian970.3%
Salvadoran770.2%
Samoan1240.3%
Scandinavian3931.1%
Scotch-Irish2730.7%
Scottish5401.5%
Sioux170.1%
Slavic70.0%
Slovak100.0%
Slovene130.0%
South American2060.6%
Spaniard3060.8%
Spanish1110.3%
Sri Lankan1780.5%
Subsaharan African4521.2%
Swedish2690.7%
Swiss200.1%
Thai440.1%
Turkish220.1%
Ukrainian70.0%
Uruguayan120.0%
Ute1340.4%
Venezuelan390.1%
Welsh1240.3%
West Indian180.1%
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Immigrants in Copperas Cove

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Copperas Cove came from Europe (783 | 2.1%), Latin America (731 | 2.0%), Western Europe (565 | 1.5%), Germany (560 | 1.5%), and Asia (473 | 1.3%), together accounting for 8.5% of all Copperas Cove residents.
Immigrants in Copperas Cove
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa360.1%
Asia4731.3%
Belize300.1%
Brazil140.0%
Canada860.2%
Caribbean2180.6%
Central America4071.1%
China250.1%
Colombia520.1%
Cuba70.0%
Czechoslovakia290.1%
Denmark70.0%
Dominican Republic1110.3%
Eastern Asia2320.6%
Eastern Europe1990.5%
El Salvador130.0%
Europe7832.1%
France50.0%
Germany5601.5%
Ghana290.1%
Guatemala60.0%
Haiti150.0%
Honduras150.0%
Hungary80.0%
Iraq150.0%
Italy120.0%
Jamaica680.2%
Japan310.1%
Korea1760.5%
Latin America7312.0%
Mexico3180.9%
Nigeria70.0%
North Macedonia750.2%
Northern Europe70.0%
Oceania650.2%
Panama250.1%
Peru70.0%
Philippines1860.5%
Poland280.1%
Romania110.0%
Russia420.1%
South America1060.3%
South Eastern Asia2100.6%
Southern Europe120.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines100.0%
Taiwan250.1%
Thailand110.0%
Trinidad and Tobago70.0%
Turkey160.0%
Uruguay120.0%
Venezuela210.1%
Vietnam130.0%
Western Africa360.1%
Western Asia310.1%
Western Europe5651.5%
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Sex and Age in Copperas Cove

Sex and Age in Copperas Cove

The most populous age groups in Copperas Cove are 25 to 29 Years (1,885 | 10.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,836 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,312 (7.2%)1,073 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,291 (7.1%)1,391 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years1,720 (9.5%)1,423 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years1,062 (5.9%)1,305 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years968 (5.3%)1,765 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,885 (10.4%)1,836 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,812 (10.0%)1,177 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,509 (8.3%)1,289 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,539 (8.5%)1,245 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years987 (5.5%)1,189 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,009 (5.6%)944 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years706 (3.9%)626 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years688 (3.8%)793 (4.3%)
65 to 69 Years606 (3.4%)717 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years586 (3.2%)612 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years158 (0.9%)587 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years140 (0.8%)207 (1.1%)
85 Years and over109 (0.6%)170 (0.9%)
Total18,087 (100.0%)18,349 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Copperas Cove

Median Family Size in Copperas Cove

The median family size in Copperas Cove is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,705 | 68.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (877 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Copperas Cove
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,705 (68.0%)3.14
Single Male/Father877 (8.9%)2.62
Single Female/Mother2,277 (23.1%)2.87
Total Families9,859 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Copperas Cove

The median household size in Copperas Cove is 2.58 persons per household, with married-couple households (6,705 | 47.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (4,166 | 29.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Copperas Cove
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,705 (47.8%)3.18
Single Male/Father877 (6.2%)3.11
Single Female/Mother2,277 (16.2%)3.10
Non-family4,166 (29.7%)1.20
Total Households14,025 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Copperas Cove

Out of a total of 14,025 households in Copperas Cove, 9,859 (70.3%) are family households, while 4,166 (29.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,168, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,515.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Copperas Cove
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,515 (25.1%)
2-Person Households4,168 (29.7%)620 (4.4%)
3-Person Households2,662 (19.0%)31 (0.2%)
4-Person Households1,617 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households908 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households284 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households220 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,859 (70.3%)4,166 (29.7%)

Female Fertility in Copperas Cove

Fertility by Age in Copperas Cove

Average fertility rate in Copperas Cove is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years29 (4.4%)22.0
20 to 34 years510 (78.2%)107.0
35 to 50 years113 (17.3%)29.0
Total652 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Copperas Cove

75.3% of women with births (652) in Copperas Cove are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 28.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Copperas Cove
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years365 (71.6%)145 (28.4%)
35 to 50 years97 (85.8%)16 (14.2%)
Total491 (75.3%)161 (24.7%)

Fertility by Education in Copperas Cove

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Copperas Cove
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (1.1%)6.0
High School Diploma137 (21.0%)59.0
College or Associate's Degree376 (57.7%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree132 (20.3%)106.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total652 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Copperas Cove

24.7% of women with births in Copperas Cove are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Copperas Cove
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma64 (46.7%)73 (53.3%)
College or Associate's Degree295 (78.5%)81 (21.5%)
Bachelor's Degree132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (75.3%)161 (24.7%)

Income in Copperas Cove

Income Overview in Copperas Cove

Per Capita Income in Copperas Cove is $29,830, while median incomes of families and households are $71,100 and $64,798 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income36,436$29,830
Median Family Income9,859$71,100
Mean Family Income9,859$83,569
Median Household Income14,025$64,798
Mean Household Income14,025$75,508
Income Deficit9,859$10,829
Wage / Income Gap (%)36,43639.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)36,43660.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index36,4360.39

Earnings by Sex in Copperas Cove

Average Earnings in Copperas Cove are $35,085, $41,622 for men and $25,368 for women, a difference of 39.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Copperas Cove
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,751 (53.7%)$41,622
Female8,409 (46.3%)$25,368
Total18,160 (100.0%)$35,085

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Copperas Cove

The most common earnings brackets in Copperas Cove are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (989 | 10.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (639 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Copperas Cove
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less359 (3.7%)548 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999170 (1.7%)531 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499207 (2.1%)301 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999140 (1.4%)183 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499176 (1.8%)517 (6.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999194 (2.0%)298 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499306 (3.1%)383 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999286 (2.9%)362 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499289 (3.0%)459 (5.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999371 (3.8%)586 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999707 (7.2%)509 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999528 (5.4%)639 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999931 (9.6%)630 (7.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999685 (7.0%)458 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999632 (6.5%)329 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999486 (5.0%)269 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999959 (9.8%)491 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999449 (4.6%)317 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999989 (10.1%)383 (4.5%)
$100,000+887 (9.1%)216 (2.6%)
Total9,751 (100.0%)8,409 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Copperas Cove

Average earnings in Copperas Cove are $43,025 for men and $30,633 for women, a difference of 28.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,429, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,748. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,187, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,721.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Copperas Cove
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,748$38,359
High School Diploma$38,522$22,721
College or Associate's Degree$44,748$31,349
Bachelor's Degree$58,097$38,042
Graduate Degree$61,429$56,187
Total$43,025$30,633

Family Income in Copperas Cove

Family Income Brackets in Copperas Cove

According to the Copperas Cove family income data, there are 2,218 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 118 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Copperas Cove
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002963.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991181.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995926.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998288.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,09411.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,21822.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,85318.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,81418.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996016.1%
$200,000+4444.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Copperas Cove

7+ person families (136 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Copperas Cove with $132,857 per family, while 2-person families (4,680 | 47.5%) have the highest median income of $32,784 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Copperas Cove
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,680 (47.5%)$65,569
3-Person Families2,302 (23.4%)$73,056
4-Person Families1,766 (17.9%)$77,637
5-Person Families776 (7.9%)$96,250
6-Person Families199 (2.0%)$91,086
7+ Person Families136 (1.4%)$132,857
Total9,859 (100.0%)$71,100

Family Income by Number of Earners in Copperas Cove

The median family income in Copperas Cove is $71,100, with families comprising 3+ earners (558) having the highest median family income of $115,333, while families with no earners (1,295) have the lowest median family income of $45,915, accounting for 5.7% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Copperas Cove
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,295 (13.1%)$45,915
1 Earner4,210 (42.7%)$52,879
2 Earners3,796 (38.5%)$92,767
3+ Earners558 (5.7%)$115,333
Total9,859 (100.0%)$71,100

Household Income in Copperas Cove

Household Income Brackets in Copperas Cove

With 2,875 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Copperas Cove, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 351 households (2.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Copperas Cove
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003512.5%
$10,000 to $14,9994773.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2208.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,44510.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,85113.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,87520.5%
$75,000 to $99,9992,45417.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,04814.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997575.4%
$200,000+5473.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Copperas Cove

The median household income in Copperas Cove is $64,798, with the highest median household income of $72,179 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,249 households (30.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,868, with 2,643 households (18.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Copperas Cove
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,033 (7.4%)$51,895
25 to 44 Years6,100 (43.5%)$68,185
45 to 64 Years4,249 (30.3%)$72,179
65+ Years2,643 (18.8%)$50,868
Total14,025 (100.0%)$64,798

Poverty in Copperas Cove

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Copperas Cove

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 9.7% for females among the residents of Copperas Cove, 5 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 61 males (20.6%) and 236 females (18.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years250 (19.4%)112 (10.9%)
5 Years61 (20.6%)26 (9.2%)
6 to 11 Years239 (14.6%)112 (6.9%)
12 to 14 Years18 (2.0%)30 (3.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (4.5%)50 (11.8%)
18 to 24 Years99 (7.6%)259 (11.3%)
25 to 34 Years234 (6.3%)389 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years179 (5.9%)142 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years180 (9.0%)197 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years111 (8.0%)91 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years131 (11.1%)236 (18.3%)
75 Years and over47 (12.7%)113 (12.3%)
Total1,568 (8.8%)1,757 (9.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Copperas Cove

According to the poverty statistics in Copperas Cove, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,040 (80.6%)919 (89.1%)
5 Years235 (79.4%)255 (90.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,394 (85.4%)1,507 (93.1%)
12 to 14 Years902 (98.0%)801 (96.4%)
15 Years285 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years405 (95.5%)375 (88.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,205 (92.4%)2,035 (88.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,463 (93.7%)2,624 (87.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,869 (94.1%)2,392 (94.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,812 (91.0%)1,926 (90.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,278 (92.0%)1,301 (93.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,051 (88.9%)1,054 (81.7%)
75 Years and over323 (87.3%)802 (87.6%)
Total16,262 (91.2%)16,289 (90.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Copperas Cove

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Copperas Cove show that 5.5% or 370 of the total 6,705 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.6%, comprising of 229 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Copperas Cove
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,244 (93.4%)229 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children2,519 (95.7%)113 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children518 (94.9%)28 (5.1%)
5 or more Children54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,335 (94.5%)370 (5.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Copperas Cove

According to the poverty data in Copperas Cove, 7.5% or 66 single-father households and 11.4% or 260 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Copperas Cove
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)28 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children37 (10.0%)166 (13.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (15.3%)35 (20.6%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total66 (7.5%)260 (11.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Copperas Cove

The poverty data for Copperas Cove shows that 370 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 326 of the single-parent households (10.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 229 households (6.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Copperas Cove
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children229 (6.6%)28 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children113 (4.3%)203 (12.3%)
3 or 4 Children28 (5.1%)50 (18.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Total370 (5.5%)326 (10.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Copperas Cove

Employment by Class of Employer in Copperas Cove

Among the 16,212 employed individuals in Copperas Cove, private company employees (8,302 | 51.2%), federal government employees (3,569 | 22.0%), and local government employees (1,677 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Copperas Cove
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8,30251.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2971.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7344.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations8305.1%
Local Government Employees1,67710.3%
State Government Employees7964.9%
Federal Government Employees3,56922.0%
Unpaid Family Workers70.0%
Total16,212100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Copperas Cove

According to the labor force statistics for Copperas Cove, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,643), 64.1% or 17,719 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 1,347 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.0% or 2,630 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.7% or 119 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years637 (35.7%)119 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Years2,083 (76.2%)325 (15.6%)
25 to 29 Years2,995 (80.5%)317 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,630 (88.0%)221 (8.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,477 (80.2%)193 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,746 (66.5%)88 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years952 (71.5%)63 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years692 (46.7%)13 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years456 (18.1%)26 (5.7%)
75 Years and over67 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,719 (64.1%)1,347 (7.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Copperas Cove

According to labor force statistics for Copperas Cove, 75.3% of individuals (14,483) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (19,234) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 883 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.2% or 3,540 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.8% or 349 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Copperas Cove
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School613 (57.3%)68 (6.4%)
High School Diploma3,564 (74.6%)468 (9.8%)
College / Associate Degree6,776 (73.4%)452 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,540 (85.2%)187 (4.5%)
Total14,483 (75.3%)1,173 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Copperas Cove

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Copperas Cove are Community & Social Service (1,672 | 11.6%), Education Instruction & Library (1,380 | 9.6%), Management (1,091 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,055 | 7.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (560 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Copperas Cove

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Copperas Cove, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (83.9%), Computers & Mathematics (81.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (68.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Copperas Cove
OccupationMaleFemale
Management666 (61.0%)425 (39.0%)
Business & Financial135 (37.7%)223 (62.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science450 (80.4%)110 (19.6%)
Computers & Mathematics305 (81.8%)68 (18.2%)
Architecture & Engineering51 (68.0%)24 (32.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science94 (83.9%)18 (16.1%)
Community & Social Service 764 (45.7%)908 (54.3%)
Education, Arts & Media50 (31.5%)109 (68.5%)
Legal Services & Support9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Education Instruction & Library621 (45.0%)759 (55.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment84 (72.4%)32 (27.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating285 (27.0%)770 (73.0%)
Health Technologists129 (24.7%)393 (75.3%)
Total (Category)2,300 (48.6%)2,436 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)7,330 (50.8%)7,110 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Copperas Cove are Security & Protection (1,004 | 7.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (908 | 6.3%), Law Enforcement (786 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (503 | 3.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (387 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Copperas Cove

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Copperas Cove, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (78.8%), and Security & Protection (72.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.1%), Personal Care & Service (75.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (74.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Copperas Cove
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support120 (23.9%)383 (76.1%)
Security & Protection725 (72.2%)279 (27.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention172 (78.9%)46 (21.1%)
Law Enforcement553 (70.4%)233 (29.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving232 (25.6%)676 (74.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance305 (78.8%)82 (21.2%)
Personal Care & Service84 (25.0%)252 (75.0%)
Total (Category)1,466 (46.7%)1,672 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)7,330 (50.8%)7,110 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Copperas Cove are Office & Administration (2,093 | 14.5%), and Sales & Related (1,131 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Copperas Cove

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Copperas Cove
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related326 (28.8%)805 (71.2%)
Office & Administration509 (24.3%)1,584 (75.7%)
Total (Category)835 (25.9%)2,389 (74.1%)
Total (Overall)7,330 (50.8%)7,110 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Copperas Cove are Construction & Extraction (768 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (453 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Copperas Cove

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Copperas Cove
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction722 (94.0%)46 (6.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair453 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,182 (96.3%)46 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)7,330 (50.8%)7,110 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Copperas Cove are Transportation (831 | 5.8%), Production (775 | 5.4%), and Material Moving (508 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Copperas Cove

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Copperas Cove
OccupationMaleFemale
Production668 (86.2%)107 (13.8%)
Transportation659 (79.3%)172 (20.7%)
Material Moving220 (43.3%)288 (56.7%)
Total (Category)1,547 (73.2%)567 (26.8%)
Total (Overall)7,330 (50.8%)7,110 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Copperas Cove

Employment Industries in Copperas Cove

The major employment industries in Copperas Cove include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,981 | 13.7%), Public Administration (1,775 | 12.3%), Educational Services (1,500 | 10.4%), Retail Trade (1,466 | 10.2%), and Administrative & Support (1,098 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Copperas Cove

Employment Industries by Sex in Copperas Cove

The Copperas Cove industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (90.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (80.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (77.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Copperas Cove
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction864 (90.1%)95 (9.9%)
Manufacturing598 (74.2%)208 (25.8%)
Wholesale Trade233 (80.6%)56 (19.4%)
Retail Trade612 (41.7%)854 (58.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing690 (77.4%)201 (22.6%)
Utilities46 (73.0%)17 (27.0%)
Information92 (40.0%)138 (60.0%)
Finance & Insurance78 (19.9%)314 (80.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing58 (34.3%)111 (65.7%)
Professional & Scientific537 (61.3%)339 (38.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support541 (49.3%)557 (50.7%)
Educational Services508 (33.9%)992 (66.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance449 (22.7%)1,532 (77.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation80 (70.8%)33 (29.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services340 (34.4%)647 (65.5%)
Public Administration1,196 (67.4%)579 (32.6%)
Total7,330 (50.8%)7,110 (49.2%)

Education in Copperas Cove

School Enrollment in Copperas Cove

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,736 students in Copperas Cove are college / undergraduate (2,641 | 24.6%), middle school (2,596 | 24.2%), and high school (2,258 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Copperas Cove
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4314.0%
Kindergarten6746.3%
Elementary School1,95518.2%
Middle School2,59624.2%
High School2,25821.0%
College / Undergraduate2,64124.6%
Graduate / Professional1811.7%
Total10,736100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Copperas Cove

Out of a total of 10,736 students who are enrolled in schools in Copperas Cove, 623 (5.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,113 (94.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 167 (23.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 848 (98.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Copperas Cove
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds355 (81.6%)80 (18.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,449 (97.9%)52 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,053 (97.1%)90 (2.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,358 (96.2%)54 (3.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds553 (95.3%)27 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds848 (98.0%)17 (2.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds970 (88.0%)132 (12.0%)
35 Years and over531 (76.1%)167 (23.9%)
Total10,113 (94.2%)623 (5.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Copperas Cove

Business (793 | 15.7%), arts & humanities (722 | 14.3%), education (560 | 11.1%), psychology (533 | 10.5%), and liberal arts & history (504 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 5,055 individuals in Copperas Cove who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Copperas Cove
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4168.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2084.1%
Physical & Health Sciences601.2%
Psychology53310.5%
Social Sciences1923.8%
Engineering1472.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies350.7%
Science & Technology4388.7%
Business79315.7%
Education56011.1%
Literature & Languages1252.5%
Liberal Arts & History50410.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2204.3%
Communications1022.0%
Arts & Humanities72214.3%
Total5,055100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Copperas Cove

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Copperas Cove

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Copperas Cove are males with 2 vehicles (4,211, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,084, making up 59.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Copperas Cove
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle235 (2.6%)189 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle2,102 (23.0%)1,739 (24.6%)
2 Vehicles4,211 (46.1%)3,084 (43.6%)
3 Vehicles1,666 (18.3%)1,239 (17.5%)
4 Vehicles808 (8.8%)709 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles104 (1.1%)110 (1.6%)
Total9,126 (100.0%)7,070 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Copperas Cove

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Copperas Cove are 15 to 19 minutes (2,781 commuters, 18.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,255 commuters, 15.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,986 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Copperas Cove
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4352.9%
5 to 9 Minutes1,49510.0%
10 to 14 Minutes2,25515.1%
15 to 19 Minutes2,78118.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1,98613.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1,2348.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1,0827.3%
35 to 39 Minutes2661.8%
40 to 44 Minutes4453.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1,3258.9%
60 to 89 Minutes8795.9%
90 or more Minutes7154.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Copperas Cove

The most common commute times in Copperas Cove are 15 to 19 minutes (1,529 commuters, 18.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,252 commuters, 19.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Copperas Cove
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes188 (2.2%)247 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes558 (6.6%)937 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,109 (13.1%)1,146 (17.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,529 (18.1%)1,252 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,198 (14.2%)788 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes987 (11.7%)247 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes570 (6.7%)512 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes82 (1.0%)184 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes268 (3.2%)177 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes830 (9.8%)495 (7.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes532 (6.3%)347 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes605 (7.1%)110 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Copperas Cove

The most frequent times of departure to work in Copperas Cove are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (1,424, 16.8%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (943, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Copperas Cove
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM648 (7.7%)331 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM698 (8.3%)209 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,424 (16.8%)385 (6.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,060 (12.5%)333 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM768 (9.1%)943 (14.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM851 (10.1%)860 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM515 (6.1%)814 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM469 (5.6%)660 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM282 (3.3%)183 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM216 (2.5%)384 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM258 (3.0%)294 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (0.3%)135 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM524 (6.2%)439 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM718 (8.5%)472 (7.3%)
Total8,456 (100.0%)6,442 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Copperas Cove

Occupancy by Ownership in Copperas Cove

Of the total 14,025 dwellings in Copperas Cove, owner-occupied units account for 7,881 (56.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,144 (43.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Copperas Cove
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,88156.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,14443.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units14,025100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Copperas Cove

Occupancy by Household Size in Copperas Cove
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,51525.1%
2-Person Household4,78834.1%
3-Person Household2,69319.2%
4+ Person Household3,02921.6%
Total Housing Units14,025100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Copperas Cove

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Copperas Cove
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,334 (38.0%)2,181 (62.1%)
2-Person Household3,050 (63.7%)1,738 (36.3%)
3-Person Household1,564 (58.1%)1,129 (41.9%)
4+ Person Household1,933 (63.8%)1,096 (36.2%)
Total Housing Units7,881 (56.2%)6,144 (43.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Copperas Cove

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Copperas Cove
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School189 (32.0%)401 (68.0%)
High School Diploma1,257 (39.0%)1,964 (61.0%)
College/Associate Degree4,362 (60.1%)2,893 (39.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,073 (70.1%)886 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Copperas Cove

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Copperas Cove
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,36431.1%
35 to 44 Years2,76919.7%
45 to 54 Years2,54618.1%
55 to 64 Years1,70312.1%
65 to 74 Years1,65911.8%
75 to 84 Years7705.5%
85 Years and Over2141.5%
Total14,025100.0%

Housing Finances in Copperas Cove

Median Income by Occupancy in Copperas Cove

Median Income by Occupancy in Copperas Cove
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,881 (56.2%)$77,550
Renter-Occupied6,144 (43.8%)$46,470
Average14,025 (100.0%)$64,798

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Copperas Cove

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Copperas Cove
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00096 (1.2%)149 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99969 (0.9%)33 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999129 (1.6%)344 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999183 (2.3%)316 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999172 (2.2%)546 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999756 (9.6%)691 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999707 (9.0%)1,148 (18.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,753 (22.2%)1,125 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,311 (16.6%)1,150 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,655 (21.0%)393 (6.4%)
$150,000 or more1,050 (13.3%)249 (4.1%)
Total7,881 (100.0%)6,144 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Copperas Cove

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Copperas Cove
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300253 (3.2%)62 (1.0%)
$300 to $499914 (11.6%)212 (3.5%)
$500 to $7991,463 (18.6%)1,448 (23.6%)
$800 to $999783 (9.9%)1,582 (25.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,445 (31.0%)2,087 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,762 (22.4%)478 (7.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499201 (2.5%)145 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99955 (0.7%)4 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more5 (0.1%)11 (0.2%)
Total7,881 (100.0%)6,144 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Copperas Cove

Housing Structures in Copperas Cove

Housing Structures in Copperas Cove
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,61668.6%
Single Unit, Attached2962.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,3489.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7915.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5544.0%
10 or more Apartments1,0567.5%
Mobile Home / Other3642.6%
Total14,025100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Copperas Cove

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Copperas Cove
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,518 (78.2%)2,098 (21.8%)
Single Unit, Attached63 (21.3%)233 (78.7%)
2 Unit Apartments55 (4.1%)1,293 (95.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)791 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)554 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments3 (0.3%)1,053 (99.7%)
Mobile Home / Other242 (66.5%)122 (33.5%)
Total7,881 (56.2%)6,144 (43.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Copperas Cove

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Copperas Cove
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.2%)156 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms148 (1.9%)1,432 (23.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,022 (25.7%)3,092 (50.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,507 (44.5%)1,059 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms2,191 (27.8%)405 (6.6%)
Total7,881 (100.0%)6,144 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Copperas Cove

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Copperas Cove
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,067 (26.2%)1,107 (18.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas34 (0.4%)91 (1.5%)
Electricity5,599 (71.0%)4,926 (80.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)3 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels112 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used69 (0.9%)17 (0.3%)
Total7,881 (100.0%)6,144 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Copperas Cove

Household Vehicle Usage in Copperas Cove
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle95 (1.2%)623 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle1,994 (25.3%)3,119 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles3,498 (44.4%)2,030 (33.0%)
3 or more Vehicles2,294 (29.1%)372 (6.0%)
Total7,881 (100.0%)6,144 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Copperas Cove

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Copperas Cove

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,6385,243
Median Property Value$125,200$157,200
Median Household Income$57,625$829
Monthly Housing Costs$534$5
Real Estate Taxes$2,216$861

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Copperas Cove

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Copperas Cove
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000336 (12.7%)231 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999580 (22.0%)660 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,545 (58.6%)3,906 (74.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999141 (5.3%)418 (8.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)28 (0.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more27 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,638 (100.0%)5,243 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Copperas Cove

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Copperas Cove
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000116 (4.4%)17 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999292 (11.1%)49 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999448 (17.0%)192 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999278 (10.5%)308 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999574 (21.8%)429 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999433 (16.4%)1,179 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999276 (10.5%)878 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more221 (8.4%)1,379 (26.3%)
Total2,638 (100.0%)5,243 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Copperas Cove

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Copperas Cove
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,225 (46.4%)84,125 (1,604.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x411 (15.6%)2,661 (50.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x229 (8.7%)1,308 (24.9%)
4.0x or more709 (26.9%)723 (13.8%)
Total2,638 (100.0%)5,243 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Copperas Cove

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Copperas Cove
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800266 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499379 (14.4%)76 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,477 (56.0%)451 (8.6%)
Total2,638 (100.0%)5,243 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Copperas Cove

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Copperas Cove

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,830 (95.5%)132 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years6,577 (93.2%)479 (6.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,478 (66.7%)1,235 (33.3%)
26 to 34 Years3,739 (74.7%)1,270 (25.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,093 (84.1%)774 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,527 (88.0%)483 (12.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,426 (87.2%)355 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,457 (99.4%)15 (0.6%)
75 Years and older1,285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,412 (86.1%)4,743 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Copperas Cove

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Copperas Cove
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,830 (95.5%)132 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,577 (93.2%)479 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,478 (66.7%)1,235 (33.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Copperas Cove

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Copperas Cove
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,862 (84.3%)535 (15.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,513 (86.0%)897 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,717 (84.2%)1,074 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,778 (87.4%)835 (12.6%)
$100,000 and over9,425 (87.2%)1,390 (12.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Copperas Cove

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,146 (38.7%)1,944 (65.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,503 (35.5%)4,791 (67.9%)
19 to 25 Years283 (7.6%)2,321 (62.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,443 (28.8%)2,741 (54.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,374 (28.2%)3,523 (72.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,548 (38.6%)2,945 (73.4%)
55 to 64 Years967 (34.8%)2,097 (75.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,441 (98.8%)1,886 (76.3%)
75 Years and over1,285 (100.0%)974 (75.8%)
Total12,990 (38.0%)23,222 (68.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Copperas Cove

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Copperas Cove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years445 (12.0%)263 (7.4%)
18 to 34 Years457 (11.6%)651 (12.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,582 (27.9%)1,466 (24.5%)
65 to 74 Years635 (53.7%)566 (43.9%)
75 Years and over203 (54.9%)446 (48.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Copperas Cove

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Copperas Cove: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years44 (1.1%)77 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years649 (11.4%)188 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years210 (17.8%)132 (10.2%)
75 Years and over127 (34.3%)200 (21.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Copperas Cove: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years130 (3.5%)24 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years25 (0.6%)98 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years153 (2.7%)275 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years150 (12.7%)54 (4.2%)
75 Years and over39 (10.5%)61 (6.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Copperas Cove: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years392 (10.5%)229 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years376 (9.6%)481 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years857 (15.1%)713 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years175 (14.8%)239 (18.5%)
75 Years and over48 (13.0%)98 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Copperas Cove: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years162 (4.1%)61 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years683 (12.0%)778 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years393 (33.3%)323 (25.0%)
75 Years and over115 (31.1%)359 (39.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Copperas Cove: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (0.6%)68 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years17 (0.4%)33 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years382 (6.7%)404 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years80 (6.8%)77 (6.0%)
75 Years and over22 (5.9%)101 (11.0%)

Technology Access in Copperas Cove

Computing Device Access in Copperas Cove

Computing Device Access in Copperas Cove
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,44281.6%
Smartphone12,79691.2%
Tablet9,17365.4%
No Computing Device5523.9%
Total14,025100.0%

Internet Access in Copperas Cove

Internet Access in Copperas Cove
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet310.2%
Broadband Home10,74876.6%
Cellular Data Only1,56611.2%
Satellite Internet8005.7%
No Internet1,3399.6%
Total14,025100.0%

Copperas Cove Summary

Copperas Cove, Texas is a city located in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It is located about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Waco and is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 32,032, making it the largest city in Coryell County.

History

Copperas Cove was first settled in 1879 by ranchers and farmers. The city was named after nearby Copperas Creek, which was named for the copperas (iron sulfate) deposits found in the creek. The creek was so named by early settlers who found the creek water to be a greenish-blue color due to the copperas deposits.
The city was incorporated in 1887 and was the first city in Coryell County. The city was a major stop on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, which ran through the city from 1881 to 1942. The city was also a major stop on the Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway, which ran through the city from 1881 to 1891.

Geography

Copperas Cove is located at 31°7′25″N 97°51′17″W (31.123611, -97.854722). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.2 square miles (41.8 km2), of which 16.1 square miles (41.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.62%) is water.

Economy

Copperas Cove is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and manufacturing companies. The city is also home to Fort Hood, the largest military installation in the world. Fort Hood is the largest employer in the city, with more than 40,000 military personnel and civilian employees.
The city is also home to several major employers, including the Copperas Cove Independent School District, the City of Copperas Cove, and the Central Texas College. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 32,032 people, 10,845 households, and 7,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,976.3 people per square mile (762.7/km2). There were 11,845 housing units at an average density of 735.2 per square mile (284.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 16.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.2% of the population.
There were 10,845 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $47,945. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Copperas Cove?
Total Population of Copperas Cove is 36,436.
What is the Total Male Population of Copperas Cove?
Total Male Population of Copperas Cove is 18,087.
What is the Total Female Population of Copperas Cove?
Total Female Population of Copperas Cove is 18,349.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Copperas Cove?
There are 98.57 Males per 100 Females in Copperas Cove.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Copperas Cove?
There are 101.45 Females per 100 Males in Copperas Cove.
What is the Median Population Age in Copperas Cove?
Median Population Age in Copperas Cove is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Copperas Cove
Average Family Size in Copperas Cove is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Copperas Cove
Average Household Size in Copperas Cove is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Copperas Cove?
Per Capita income in Copperas Cove is $29,830.
What is the Median Family Income in Copperas Cove?
Median Family Income in Copperas Cove is $71,100.
What is the Median Household income in Copperas Cove?
Median Household Income in Copperas Cove is $64,798.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Copperas Cove?
Income or Wage Gap in Copperas Cove is 39.1%.
Women in Copperas Cove earn 60.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Copperas Cove?
Family Income Deficit in Copperas Cove is $10,829.
Families that are below poverty line in Copperas Cove earn $10,829 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Copperas Cove?
Inequality or Gini Index in Copperas Cove is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Copperas Cove?
There are 17,719 People in the Labor Forcein in Copperas Cove.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Copperas Cove?
64.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Copperas Cove.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Copperas Cove?
Unemployment Rate in Copperas Cove is 7.6%.