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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cordele

Georgia · 11,608 residents · 10.433 sq mi
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Cordele has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,615. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,500. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

11,608
+12%since 1990
from 10,321 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,113 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 989 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
−1%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Cordele
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,615
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,308 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,746
+67%since 1990
from $7,630 in 1990
US average: $21,522
41.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 38.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
43.4%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
56.6% rent
3.4
+11%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(4,006)
Black60.9%(6,288)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(18)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score60%(6,192)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(3,664)
Black64.7%(7,515)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(226)
Asian0.8%(98)
Diversity Score58.9%(6,838)
59
−2%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.8%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
+5%since 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordele, Georgia?

Cordele, Georgia has about 11,608 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cordele, Georgia?

The typical household in Cordele, Georgia earns about $17,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cordele, Georgia expensive?

In Cordele, Georgia, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Cordele, Georgia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cordele, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cordele, Georgia?

About 41.6% of people in Cordele, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cordele, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cordele, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,287 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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