The Cooper neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is characterized as a White Majority community with 81% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The median income in Cooper was $86,531 in 2022, indicating economic stability. Cooper's location near the Mississippi River and its combination of residential and industrial areas reflect Minneapolis's history as a milling center.

Over the past decade, Cooper has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but subtle shifts in racial composition have occurred. The neighborhood shows signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population increasing from 6% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. Cooper experienced periods of Moderate Diversity between 2017-2019, when the Hispanic population reached 11-12% and the Asian population grew to 5%. However, this trend slightly reversed in recent years. The white population has remained relatively stable, ranging from 77% to 84% over the decade.

The economic landscape of Cooper has shown notable changes over the past decade. The median income has increased from $81,950 in 2013 to $86,531 in 2022, with a peak of $100,313 in 2021. This growth suggests an influx of higher-income residents or improved economic conditions for existing residents. Periods of slightly increased diversity coincided with relatively stable median incomes, while the recent slight decrease in diversity aligns with the income spike in 2021. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3,500 and 3,800 residents.