Cooke County, Texas

Total Population: 42,473

County Seat: Gainesville

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Median Home Value

$224,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,472

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.6%
Hispanic or Latino20.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.3%
Two or More Races3.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

18.6%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.8%

No Health Insurance

16.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,472

Mean Household Income

$99,881

Per Capita Income

$38,518

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$224,600

Median Rent

$1,088/mo

Total Housing Units

17,841

Owner-Occupied

72.2%

Renter-Occupied

27.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Married Couple Households

54.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.1%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

80.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48097.