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Cochran

Georgia · 5,026 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 $26,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,500. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,026
+13%since 2000
from 4,455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.1
−14%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Cochran
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,940
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,062
+20%since 2000
from $13,354 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(2,612)
Black36.9%(1,854)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(308)
Asian2.2%(112)
Other0.8%(41)
Diversity Score71.6%(3,599)
Diversity Score
72
+12%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochran, Georgia?

Cochran, Georgia has about 5,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cochran, Georgia?

The typical household in Cochran, Georgia earns about $26,940 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 $102,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Cochran, Georgia?

About 23.0% 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 24.5% 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 636 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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