Cooper County's estimated 2026 population is 17,136 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cooper County is the 63rd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 17,601 and has seen a growth of -2.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 13,074 adults, (3,334 of whom are seniors) in Cooper County.
Female: 8,344 (49.6%)
Male: 8,480 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Cooper County includes 88.15% White, 5.62% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,831 | 88.15% |
| Two or more races | 955 | 5.68% |
| Black or African American | 945 | 5.62% |
| Other race | 55 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.1% |
Cooper County's average per capita income is $44,568. Household income levels show a median of $70,625. The poverty rate stands at 11.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,361 | $104,481 |
| Families | $88,521 | $93,855 |
| Households | $70,625 | $81,395 |
| Non Families | $40,177 | $47,753 |
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