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Cochran

Georgia · 5,150 residents · 4.686 sq mi
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Cochran has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,160. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,300. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,150
+16%since 2000
from 4,455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.4
−22%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Cochran
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,160
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,545 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,580
+24%since 2000
from $13,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.597
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55%(2,450)
Black42%(1,872)
Hispanic / Latino1%(44)
Asian1.3%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(2,860)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(2,438)
Black48.1%(2,479)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(94)
Asian1.6%(82)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.7%(3,433)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% 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
7.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.1%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochran, Georgia?

Cochran, Georgia has about 5,150 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cochran, Georgia?

The typical household in Cochran, Georgia earns about $24,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cochran, Georgia expensive?

In Cochran, Georgia, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Cochran, Georgia?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cochran, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cochran, Georgia?

About 30.3% of people in Cochran, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cochran, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cochran, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 760 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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