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Cordova

Alabama · 2,095 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 $23,472. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,800. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,095
−14%since 2000
from 2,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
359 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cordova
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,472
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,016
+39%since 2000
from $11,489 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(2,066)
Black13%(316)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(741)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,740)
Black14.5%(304)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score34.5%(724)
Diversity Score
35
+13%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordova, Alabama?

Cordova, Alabama has about 2,095 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cordova, Alabama?

The typical household in Cordova, Alabama earns about $23,472 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 $48,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Cordova, Alabama?

About 7.4% 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 29.6% 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 609 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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