Coke County, Texas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3864 people, 1544 households, and 1068 families living in the county. The population density was 4.3 people per square mile (1.66/kmē), it is Texas's 48th least densely populated county. There were 2843 housing units at an average density of 3.2 per square mile (1.24/kmē). The average household size was 2.31 persons, and the average family size was 2.84 persons. In the county Age distribution was 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 100 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 106.2 females. The July 2008 population estimate is 3480, The racial makeup of the county was 96.41% White, 1.64% Black or African American, 1.01% American Indian, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 0.69% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $29085, it is the 79th poorest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $36724, it would be the 146th highest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Texas. The per capita income for the county was $16734, it is the 96th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Texas.
In 2000, 937 pupils and students, of which 54.64% are male and 45.36% are female, 24.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.76% nursery or pri school, 4.8% kindergarten, 40.77% elementary school, 40.13% high school and 8.54% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bronte Town | Coke County | 1.44 | 1.44 | 0 | 1076 | 748 | 18869 | 28150 |
| 2 | Robert Lee City | Coke County | 1.14 | 1.14 | 0 | 1171 | 1026.7 | 16672 | 25750 |
| 3 | Blackwell City | Nolan County, Coke County | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0 | 360 | 602.4 | 14686 | 29659 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3864 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3864 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3849 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3820 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3759 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3715 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3608 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3592 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3601 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3467 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3480 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| Elementary school | 180 | 202 | 382 |
| High school | 246 | 130 | 376 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 45 | 80 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coke County, Texas | $29085 | $36724 | $16734 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |