Cool, Texas | |
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 Location of Cool, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°47′54″N 98°0′46″W / 32.79833°N 98.01278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 211 |
| • Density | 128.03/sq mi (49.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-16540[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373192[4] |
Cool is a city in Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 211 at the 2020 census.[2]
The origin of the name "Cool" is obscure.[5]
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Geography
Cool is located at 32°47′54″N 98°00′46″W / 32.798472°N 98.012781°W (32.798472, –98.012781).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 237 | — | |
| 1980 | 202 | −14.8% | |
| 1990 | 214 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 162 | −24.3% | |
| 2010 | 157 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 211 | 34.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 162 people, 62 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 98.9 inhabitants per square mile (38.2/km2). There were 69 housing units at an average density of 42.1 per square mile (16.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% White, 2.47% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.70% of the population.
There were 62 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,112. About 16.4% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.2% of those 65 or over.
Education
Public education in the city of Cool is provided by the Millsap Independent School District.
See also
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Cool city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "From Bug Tussle to Tarzan, here are 40 of the oddest Texas town names". Click2Houston. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
External links
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This page was last edited on 9 February 2024, at 08:39