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Cordele

Georgia · 10,220 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 $25,672. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,700. The poverty rate of 45.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,220
−12%since 2000
from 11,608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
980 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+20%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,672
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,258
+59%since 2000
from $12,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
62.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−16%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(3,664)
Black64.7%(7,515)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(226)
Asian0.8%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(6,838)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(2,601)
Black66.7%(6,816)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(333)
Asian1.5%(156)
Other0.7%(69)
Diversity Score58%(5,924)
Diversity Score
58
−2%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordele, Georgia?

Cordele, Georgia has about 10,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cordele, Georgia?

The typical household in Cordele, Georgia earns about $25,672 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 $72,700, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Cordele, Georgia?

About 11.9% 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 45.1% of people in Cordele, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cordele, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cordele, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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