Cove, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cove, Texas had a total population of 378, the 1363rd largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $57,292, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 6.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Cove Quick Facts
How Cove Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 393 | 378 | -3.8% |
| Median household income | $56,625 | $57,292 | +1.2% |
| Median home value | $358,100 | $280,800 | -21.6% |
How Cove Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cove Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Chambers County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach City | 3,309 | $148,574 | 1.5% | $496,900 |
| Winnie | 3,290 | $80,913 | 4.4% | $166,500 |
| Anahuac | 2,892 | $77,500 | 17.6% | $226,900 |
| Stowell | 1,823 | N/A | 49.0% | $121,600 |
| Oak Island | 354 | $55,054 | 41.0% | $96,700 |
Cities Similar to Cove
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cenizo | 377 | N/A | $82,500 | 0.0% | 57.8% |
| Camargito | 376 | N/A | N/A | 39.8% | 15.4% |
| Villa Verde | 373 | N/A | $107,700 | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| Douglassville | 372 | N/A | $114,300 | 20.2% | 22.6% |
| Regino Ramirez | 369 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 54.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 378, Cove's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cove is a small community located in Texas, within Chambers County. The total population is 378. It ranks as the 1363rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cove is 37.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cove is $57,292. This is 27% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $280,800. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.3% vs 39.1%).
Education
6.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cove, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cove, Texas?
Cove, Texas has a population of 378 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cove, TX?
The median household income in Cove is $57,292, which is 29% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cove, TX?
The poverty rate in Cove is 13.2%. This means approximately 50 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cove, Texas?
Cove's population is 73.3% White, 0.0% Black, 23.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cove, TX?
The median home value in Cove is $280,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x.
How educated is Cove, Texas?
6.2% of adults (25+) in Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.