Cool, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cool, Texas
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Westbound on US 183 / FM 113 entering Cool, August 2006
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Location of Cool, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 211 |
| • Density | 128.03/sq mi (49.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-16540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410220 |
Cool is a small city located in Parker County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 211 people lived there.
The name "Cool" has an interesting history, but how it got its name is not fully known.
Where is Cool, Texas?
Cool is a city in Texas. It covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Cool?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 237 | — | |
| 1980 | 202 | −14.8% | |
| 1990 | 214 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 162 | −24.3% | |
| 2010 | 157 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 211 | 34.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 162 people living in Cool. These people lived in 62 different homes. Most of these homes (49) were families.
About 32% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (64.5%) were married couples living together. Some homes (11.3%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
The people in Cool were of different ages. About 24.7% were under 18. About 20.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Cool was 41 years.
Schools in Cool
Students in Cool attend public schools. These schools are part of the Millsap Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Cool (Texas) para niños
