Cooke County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cooke County is located in Texas with a total population of 42,473. It is the 78th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cooke County is 40.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cooke County is $72,472. This is 5% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $224,600. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cooke County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.