Copperas Cove: Economy & Jobs
Copperas Cove's typical household earns $71,225 (about the same as Coryell County median $71,301; 1.1× below Texas median $78,476), with homes at a median value of $180,500. The surrounding county supports 129,627 jobs (avg $62,107).
- $63,378 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Texas $91,104).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $71,225 — near the Texas median ($70,518). Poverty rate 11.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 17.6% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $169,120 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $10,718,566 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $63,378 (vs Texas $91,104) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $78,512 |
| Median Household Income | $71,225 (at Texas median) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $71,225 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.3% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 29.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 10.8% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 129,627 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $8,050,703,148 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $62,107 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 13,557,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% (vs Texas 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 23 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 3,438 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 149.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Corn, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 5,807 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 97,993 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 5,131,240 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 28 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 53 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 103 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 66 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 21 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 209 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 283 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 31 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 86 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 30135 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 31 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | COPPERAS COVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $4,022,457,286 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,852.53 (vs Texas $5,671) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 370,647 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 74.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Pct Walked | 10.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.1 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 26.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 7 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12