City · Texas
Copperas Cove, Texas
Copperas Cove, city, mostly in Coryell County (97.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Lampasas County, Texas. Copperas Cove had 40,118 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 36,670 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 37,947 (±251). GEOID 4816624.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,118
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,670 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,947 ±251
Median household income
$71,225
±$3,593 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$180,500
±$12,056 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,043
±$61 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Copperas Cove and what county is it in?
Copperas Cove is a city mostly in Coryell County (97.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Lampasas County, Texas. It covers 18.0 square miles of land, 2,034 residents per square mile in 2020.
Copperas Cove is in the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coryell County | 35,772 | 97.6% |
| Lampasas County | 898 | 2.5% |
| Bell County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Copperas Cove, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,118 people lived in Copperas Cove on July 1, 2025, up 9.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 36,670 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 37,947 (±251).
| Measure | Copperas Cove | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,947 ±251 | 84,748 | +5,232 |
| Households | 15,697 ±422 | 26,986 | +3,372 |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.06 | 2.53 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 16,527 ±358 | 29,512 | +2,618 |
Copperas Cove's population since 2000
From 29,592 in 2000 to 40,118 in 2025: up 35.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Copperas Cove as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Copperas Cove?
The median resident of Copperas Cove is 34.1 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 12.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.0%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Copperas Cove | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 ±1.0 | 32.8 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±1.0 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.0% ±0.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±1.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.0% ±1.7 pts | 20.7% | +3.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.2% ±2.1 pts | 54.4% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.0% ±1.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.2% ±1.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8% ±0.9 pts | 6.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6% ±1.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 25.4% ±2.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.9% ±1.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2% ±2.0 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±1.2 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8% ±2.7 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.1% ±2.9 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.6% ±2.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Copperas Cove earn?
Half of Copperas Cove's 15,697 households earn less than $71,225 a year (±$3,593), against $71,301 in Coryell County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,346 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,879 after inflation. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Copperas Cove | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,225 ±$3,593 | $71,301 | +$6,879 |
| Mean household income | $82,535 ±$3,845 | $86,192 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,864 ±$1,696 | $30,066 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±2.2 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0% ±4.1 pts | 13.8% | −6.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9% ±2.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±1.0 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±2.1 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Copperas Cove?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Copperas Cove's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,500 by its owner (±$12,056). The median renter pays $1,043 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Copperas Cove | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,500 ±$12,056 | $195,300 | +$42,662 |
| Median gross rent | $1,043 ±$61 | $1,186 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8% ±4.9 pts | 32.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,515 ±$53 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±3.3 pts | 58.6% | +5.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±3.3 pts | 41.4% | – |
| Housing units | 16,527 ±358 | 29,512 | +2,618 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.3% ±2.9 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.7% ±2.2 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Copperas Cove building?
Builders took permits for 474 new housing units in Copperas Cove in 2025 (297 in single-family houses), 11.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Copperas Cove work and get to work?
74.6% of Copperas Cove's workers drive alone and 10.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Copperas Cove | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3% ±2.3 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±2.0 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±2.9 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8% ±1.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.8% ±2.3 pts | 11.0% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min ±2.3 | 24.4 min | +4.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Copperas Cove?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Copperas Cove, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,543 (Tract 106.01) to $97,824 (Tract 108.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 106.03Coryell County | 6,867 | $67,257 |
| Tract 108.02Coryell County | 6,283 | $86,507 |
| Tract 107.01Coryell County | 4,788 | $80,217 |
| Tract 108.04Coryell County | 4,411 | $52,233 |
| Tract 106.01Coryell County | 4,200 | $41,543 |
| Tract 106.04Coryell County | 7,579 | $101,207 |
| Tract 107.02Coryell County | 2,712 | $51,053 |
| Tract 108.03Coryell County | 2,702 | $97,824 |
| Tract 105.04Coryell County | 2,130 | $49,167 |
| Tract 9503.04Lampasas County | 2,961 | $79,835 |
| Tract 9503.03Lampasas County | 4,394 | $87,190 |
| Tract 9800.01Bell County | 254 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Copperas Cove) · Census block assignment files
How does Copperas Cove compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Copperas Cove is the 1,037th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 96th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Copperas Cove ranks 411th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 96th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 250th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 192nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 411th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 430th | 978 |
| Median home value | 538th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 493rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 494th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 426th | 877 |
| Median age | 660th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 775th | 973 |
| Work from home | 313th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 304th | 976 |
Copperas Cove's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Copperas Cove with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Copperas Cove?
5 of the 57 figures for Copperas Cove on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Copperas Cove are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Copperas Cove.