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Cordova

Alabama · 2,423 residents · 5.831 sq mi
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Cordova has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,389. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,000. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,423
−10%since 1990
from 2,704 in 1990
1990 – 2025
416 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 464 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+5%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cordova
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,389
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,225 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,489
+32%since 1990
from $8,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$276
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
36.2% rent
2.0
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(2,358)
Black12.8%(346)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.9%(754)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(2,066)
Black13%(316)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score30.6%(741)
31
+10%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+2%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cordova, Alabama?

Cordova, Alabama has about 2,423 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cordova, Alabama?

The typical household in Cordova, Alabama earns about $17,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cordova, Alabama expensive?

In Cordova, Alabama, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Cordova, Alabama?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cordova, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cordova, Alabama?

About 26.0% of people in Cordova, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cordova, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cordova, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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