Copperas Cove, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Bell County ยท Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Copperas Cove based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Copperas Cove
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 66Income: 46Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 20Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 53

Quick Stats

Population

37,149

2023 ACS

Median Income

$68,900

2023

Median Home Value

$167,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,022

2023

Median Age

32.8

Unemployment

7.4%

Cost of Living Index

106.0

100 = national avg

Copperas Cove is a city in Bell County, Texas, with a population of 37,149 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Copperas Cove is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Copperas Cove is $68,900, and the median home value is $167,900. The cost of living index is 106.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,022 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, and the median age is 32.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

37,149

Male

18,253

49.1%

Female

18,896

50.9%

Median Age

32.8

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.8%

High School or Higher

31.9%

Foreign Born

6.3%

Veterans

16.8%

Married

43.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.562

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

57.6%

Foreign Born

6.3%

White
57.6%
Black
15.3%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.6%
Two or More
20.3%
Other
3.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

20.1%

7,448 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

80.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,885 (52.2%)
Puerto Rican
2,104 (28.2%)
Cuban
69 (0.9%)
Dominican
156 (2.1%)
Salvadoran
103 (1.4%)
Guatemalan
93 (1.2%)
Colombian
65 (0.9%)
Honduran
190 (2.6%)
Peruvian
23 (0.3%)
Other Hispanic
760 (10.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1 (0.1%)
Chinese
125 (17.1%)
Filipino
252 (34.4%)
Vietnamese
52 (7.1%)
Korean
159 (21.7%)
Japanese
2 (0.3%)
Cambodian
136 (18.6%)
Other Asian
4 (0.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
12 (5.2%)
Samoan
55 (23.9%)
Chamorro
119 (51.7%)
Marshallese
37 (16.1%)
Other Pacific Islander
6 (2.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
178 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

34,890

English Only

85.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,376 speakers

Limited English

3.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,376 (9.7%)
German
586 (1.7%)
Other Asian
445 (1.3%)
Korean
186 (0.5%)
Other Indo-European
161 (0.5%)
Tagalog
112 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
76 (0.2%)
Other Languages
45 (0.1%)
Chinese
35 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
25 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.2%

Limited English Proficiency

3.8%

Spanish
25.4% limited English
German
13.7% limited English
Other Asian
21.4% limited English
Korean
38.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
23.6% limited English
Tagalog
31.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
35.5% limited English
Other Languages
73.3% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

6,226

16.8% of population

Disability Rate

63.1%

3,930 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,188

Unemployment Rate

7.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
52.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
45.0%
Vietnam
19.1%
Korea
2.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.6%
35-54
46.5%
55-64
16.2%
65-74
17.6%
75+
6.1%

Male Veterans

4,698

75.5%

Female Veterans

1,528

24.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,188

Non-Veteran Income

$29,229

Difference

$27,959

95.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

3,930

Without Disability

2,296

Disability Rate

63.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

22,506

#1 Ancestry

German

13.9% (5,165)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

11.4% (4,246)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.6% (3,181)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
13.9%
Irish
11.4%
English
8.6%
American
6.7%
Italian
3.4%
Polish
2.3%
French
1.9%
European
1.6%
Scottish
1.5%
Sub-Saharan African
1.2%
Dutch
1.0%
Swedish
0.9%
Norwegian
0.8%
Russian
0.6%
West Indian
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Czech
0.5%
Canadian
0.5%
Arab
0.5%
Danish
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

14,833

Family Households

10,343

69.7%

Married Couples

7,275

49.0%

Non-Family Households

4,490

30.3%

Single Mother Households

2,227

15.0%

Single Father Households

841

5.7%

Living Alone

3,644

24.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,347

In Married Couple

5,717

68.5%

With Single Mother

2,018

24.2%

With Single Father

612

7.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$79,399

Married Couple Income

$95,869

Single Mother Income

$46,345

Single Father Income

$66,161

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

849

Grandparents Responsible

540

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$68,900

-6% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,551

-12% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.4%

-31% vs national

Gini Index

0.3922

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.4%

+43% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.0%

of households

How Copperas Cove Compares

Copperas Cove vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Copperas Cove is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Copperas Cove. The median household income here is $68,900.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.2%
$25-50K
20.6%
$50-75K
21.4%
$75-100K
15.8%
$100-150K
18.3%
$150-200K
5.3%
$200K+
5.4%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.4%

+46% vs TX avg

Labor Force

18,364

Employed

14,890

Mean Commute

26 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

31.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

32.8

Work from Home

8.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

106.0

100 = national avg

+6.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$46,647

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$110,256

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
107.3
Food
102.7
Transportation
111.6
Healthcare
102.1
Utilities
103.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$990

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,233

per month

The median household income in Copperas Cove, TX is $68,900, which is 5.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,551. The poverty rate of 9.4% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3922, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 18,364. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 26 minutes, with 8.8% working from home. About 76.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 106.0, which is 6.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 107.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,647 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$222,000

Median List Price

$253,135

Price Per Sq Ft

$141

Days on Market

99

Active Inventory

243

Months of Supply

5.9

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$220,910

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,228

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

19.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

13.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
19.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
13.6%
Listings with Price Drops
26.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 11.2%List Price โ†“ 2.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

41

New Listings

55

Pending Sales

59

Homes Sold โ†“ 36.9%New Listings โ†“ 41.5%Pending โ†“ 33.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$141

Median List $/SF

$146

Sale $/SF โ†“ 4.7%List $/SF โ†“ 2.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Copperas Cove, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, home prices have risen 261.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 127.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 100.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 2.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Killeen-Temple, TX housing market rather than Copperas Cove alone.

40yr โ†‘ 261%20yr โ†‘ 127.8%10yr โ†‘ 100.8%5yr โ†‘ 51.7%2yr โ†‘ 2.5%Q2 1985 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Killeen-Temple, TX

Copperas Cove vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Copperas Cove is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$167,900

Median Rent

$1,022

Total Housing Units

15,698

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Owner Occupied

58.8%

Renter Occupied

41.2%

Median Property Tax

$2,856

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,115

Housing Types

Single Family
72.4%
Multi-Family
25.7%
Mobile Home
1.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,856

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.70%

of home value

Median Home Value

$167,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,629

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,856) by the median home value ($167,900). In Copperas Cove, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.70%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Copperas Cove, TX is $222,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 99 days on the market. 19.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $141. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,228/month. About 58.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1990. There are 15,698 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,856. The effective tax rate is 1.70%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.30

per 1,000 residents

+27% vs national

Property Crime Rate

13.43

per 1,000 residents

-22% vs national

Total Crimes

659

2024

Violent Clearance

52%

cases solved

Property Clearance

40%

cases solved

YoY Change

-14.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Copperas Cove Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Copperas Cove vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Copperas Cove is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 5.0%Property โ†“ 54.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Copperas Cove police solve 80% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.030.0%
RapeViolent531.3518.9%
RobberyViolent100.2540.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent661.6880.3%
BurglaryProperty651.6512.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty43411.0244.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty300.7646.7%

Copperas Cove, TX reported 130 violent crimes and 529 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 residents is 27.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 52% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 434 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 40.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241305293.3013.43
20231496653.8617.23
20221716624.5217.49
20211906405.6519.04
20201447124.3221.36
20191296913.9521.14
20181436294.3719.20
20172298476.9625.75
20161789425.3628.34
20151159683.4729.24

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

29.9

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

25.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

69.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

28.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

23

Public Assistance

$9.4M

Individual Assistance

$1.8M

Most Common Type

Fire

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $4.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2024$6.3M$581K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormApr 2023$690Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$1.0M$265K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$1.4M$696K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ike โ†’HurricaneSep 2008โ€”โ€”
Rein Street Fire โ†’FireJun 2008โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2007โ€”$273K
Extreme Wildfire Threat โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Rosewood Fire โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$83Kโ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia โ†’OtherFeb 2003โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazards โ†’FireSep 1999โ€”โ€”
Reese Creek Fire โ†’FireAug 1999โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Charley โ†’Severe StormAug 1998โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazard โ†’FireFeb 1996โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 27 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

497

Total Claims Paid

$14,387,626

Avg Claim Payout

$28,949

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

9

Federal Funding

$858,142

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.08

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts5$589,802
91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW2$0
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control1$268,340
91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW 1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Copperas Cove has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, hail, tornado. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 497 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,416,496 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,827,782 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.0%

0.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

3.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.4%

Arthritis

23.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.0%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

13.1%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.7%

Copperas Cove has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.4 mi

Adventhealth Central Texas

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Adventhealth Central Texas15.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights16.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Adventhealth Rollins Brook20.5 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Coryell Memorial Hospital23.7 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Cedar Crest Hospital & Rtc24.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

38,188

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF COPPERAS COVE37,2250
TOPSEY WSC9630

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

26 min

+10% vs national

Drive Alone

76.7%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-87% vs national

Work From Home

8.8%

-5% vs national

Carpool

10.4%

Walk / Bike

1.2%

combined

How Copperas Cove's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

3

2022

4-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202233020
202122000
202033110
201922200

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Copperas Cove, TX is 26 minutes, which is 9.8% above the national average of 23 minutes. 76.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.8% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 10.4% of workers carpool. In 2022, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.6%

of households

No Internet

7.0%

of households

Total Households

14,833

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.6%
Cellular Data Plan
84.9%
Satellite
5.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.2%
No Internet Access
7.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.5%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

of households

Tablet

66.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.5%
Smartphone
92.7%
Desktop / Laptop
83.1%
Tablet
66.1%
Smartphone Only
8.0%
No Computer
3.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-22% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-45% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-48% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Copperas Cove vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

38,188

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF COPPERAS COVECommunityPurchased surface water37,2250
TOPSEY WSCCommunityPurchased surface water9630

90.3% of households in Copperas Cove have broadband internet access. 77.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.0% of households have no internet access. 8.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 38,188 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Copperas Cove is located in Bell County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Copperas Cove.

Election Overview

Source: Bell County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

53,973

41.3%

GOP Votes

75,161

57.6%

Total Votes

130,557

Margin

R+16.2%

Shift from 2020

R+7.7pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+16.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202453,97375,161130,55741.3%57.6%R+16.2
202057,01467,893127,37544.8%53.3%R+8.5
201637,60851,78093,99940.0%55.1%R+15.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Bell County recorded 130,557 total votes. Republicans won the county with 57.6% of the vote compared to 41.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+16.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Bell County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

134

Total Assets

$9.7M

Total Income

$6.2M

Per 10K Residents

36.1

nonprofits

-43.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

3

Median Assets

$131K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
23
Religion
19
Human Services
9
Animal-Related
6
Recreation & Sports
6
Arts & Culture
5
Philanthropy
5
Public Benefit
5
Crime & Legal
4
Housing & Shelter
3
Youth Development
3
Civil Rights
3
Community Improvement
3
Mental Health
2
Voluntary Health
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Environment
1
International
1
97.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $9.4M of $9.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Copperas Cove

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
FOUNDATION OF THE 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION ASSOCIATIONโ€”$3.2M$345K1969
NATIONAL MOUNTED WARFARE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.7M$3.1M2011
COVE HOUSE EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER INCHuman Services$1.1M$1.3M1996
ARMOR OF GOD CATHOLIC RADIO APOSTOLATEReligion$890K$228K2018
EXCHANGE SUNSHINE HOME CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$636K$252K2013
OPERATION STAND DOWN CENTRAL TEXASPublic Benefit$397K$183K2015
CAPTAIN REX INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIESReligion$185K$153K2018
COPPERAS COVE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$162K$89K2008
THE REFUGE CORPORATIONCrime & Legal$131K$138K1997
PINK WARRIOR ANGELS OF TXVoluntary Health$70K$106K2022
CTX CHIEFS YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$64K$181K2018
BEGELMAN-JACKNOWICH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$53K$4062004
COPPERAS COVE QUARTERBACK CLUBEducation$36K$87K2019
CATI SKILLED TRADES TRAININGEducation$30K$35K2022
PINK FISHING INCVoluntary Health$29K$55K2020
UNICO SOFTBALL CLUBRecreation & Sports$1K$8K2022
TEACH THE WORLD INCInternational$1โ€”2007

Copperas Cove, TX has 134 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $9.7M. The most common category is Education, with 23 organizations. 3 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 36.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

80

Total Approved

$42.6M

Jobs Supported

747

Per 10K Residents

21.5

SBA loans

-70.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

43

Top Lender

Cadence Bank

7 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

72

Total Amount

$35.6M

Avg Loan

$494,068

Median Loan

$170,850

SBA Guaranteed

$27.0M(76%)

Jobs Supported

601

50410% of all loans

Loans

8

Total Amount

$7.0M

Avg Loan

$876,250

Median Loan

$606,000

7(a) โ€” 90%504 โ€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

12

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.4M

17% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$617,983

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services18 loans
NAICS 72
$21.9M
Other Services15 loans
NAICS 81
$5.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance7 loans
NAICS 62
$2.2M
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 loans
NAICS 71
$3.1M
Construction4 loans
NAICS 23
$870K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Naman Hospitality Inc.2$6.4M
Days Inn Copperas Cove1$3.1M
Howard Johnson Express Inn2$2.4M
Ruhiee Llc1$2.2M
Cinergy Cinemas, Lp1$1.9M
Anand Hotels Inc.1$1.6M
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant1$1.6M
Days Inn & Suites1$1.5M
Doyle Holdings L.l.c.1$1.4M
Juno Investment Llc1$1.3M

Copperas Cove, TX has received 80 SBA loans totaling $42.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 72 loans (90% of the total), supporting 601 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 8 loans totaling $7.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Copperas Cove is Cadence Bank with 7 loans. That works out to 21.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

3

Total Population

106,620

Avg Median Income

$76,355

Avg Home Value

$210,633

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7652241,895$70,629$174,000$1,029115.0
765398,642$95,899$255,800$1,354121.1
7654956,083$62,536$202,100$1,36394.1

Copperas Cove, TX has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 106,620. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $76,355. The average median home value is $210,633. The average median monthly rent is $1,249.

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