Cooke County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 78th-largest in Texas
The population of Cooke County, Texas is 42,473 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $72,472, the median home value is $224,600, and the median age is 40.3.
The population of Cooke County has grown 15.0% since 2010 (38,482 → 44,258), a +1.00% annualized rate.
42,473
Population
+1.00%
Annual growth
49
People / sq mi
$72,472
Median Income
$224,600
Median Home Value
Cooke County covers 875 sq mi of land at 48.6 people per square mile.
About Cooke County, TX
Among US counties, Cooke County stands out first on household income: a median of $72,472, below the US median of $78,538. Cooke County is a county in Texas with a population of 42,473.
Median household income is $72,472, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.9%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $224,600, with typical rent around $1,088.
23.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 7.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Cooke County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Cooke County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cooke County had a population of 38,482 in 2010 and 44,258 in 2024, a 15.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,258 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.01%.
44,258
Population (2024)
38,482
Population (2010)
44,258
Peak (2024)
1.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,482 |
| 2011 | 38,452 |
| 2012 | 38,729 |
| 2013 | 38,465 |
| 2014 | 38,772 |
| 2015 | 39,179 |
| 2016 | 39,334 |
| 2017 | 39,903 |
| 2018 | 40,434 |
| 2019 | 41,074 |
| 2020 | 41,749 |
| 2021 | 42,399 |
| 2022 | 43,047 |
| 2023 | 43,779 |
| 2024 | 44,258 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.3
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
18.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,472$-3,820 vs state |
| Mean household income | $99,881 |
| Per-capita income | $38,518 |
| Poverty rate | 10.9%+0.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cooke County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
80.2%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
25.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$224,600$-35,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,088
Median rent
72.2%
Homeownership rate
17,841
Total housing units
91.1%
Occupied
8.9%
Vacant
27.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.0%
With health insurance
91.9%
With broadband internet
21.7%
Foreign-born
7.6%
Veterans (18+)
15.2%
With a disability
85.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.4%
High School+
23.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cooke County, Texas has a population of 42,473 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 49 people per square mile.
The population of Cooke County has grown 15.0% since 2010 (38,482 → 44,258), a +1.00% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cooke County, Texas is $72,472, with mean (average) household income of $99,881 and per-capita income of $38,518. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cooke County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.9%), Black or African American (3.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cooke County, Texas is 40.3 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Cooke County is $224,600 and median monthly rent is $1,088. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,841 total housing units, 8.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cooke County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Cooke County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.