Copperas Cove, Texas
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Copperas Cove is a city in Texas, United States. The population was 29,592 at the 2000 census. It is located on the western edge of Fort Hood.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.1 km² (13.9 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 29,592 people, 10,273 households, and 8,023 families residing in the city. The population density was 820.2/km² (2,124.9/mi²). There were 11,120 housing units at an average density of 308.2/km² (798.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.36% White, 20.43% African American, 0.87% Native American, 2.70% Asian, 0.58% Pacific Islander, 4.98% from other races, and 5.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.69% of the population.There were 10,273 households out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.0% under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,869, and the median income for a family was $40,517. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $22,270 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,995. About 8.1% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
Copperas Cove High School
Copperas Cove High School is located at 400 S. 25th Street. Its principal is Dr. George Willey. Their mascot is the bulldawg, and boast one of the best football team in Central Texas with ranks both state-wide and national.External links
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