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Cordova

Maryland · 448 residents · 4.87 sq mi
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Cordova is a city of 448 people in Maryland. At a median age of 55.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 38% less than in Maryland as a whole. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

448
−24%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
2000 – 2024
92 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 107 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
55.3
+57%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.87 sq mi
Population, 20002024
2764025296567822000201020202024Cordova
2024448
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.7%(66)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.5%(92)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.3%(28)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.7%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.1%(108)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(66)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8415%(67)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$64,196
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$34,226
+120%since 2000
from $15,534 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.344
+29%since 2010
from 0.266 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade57.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information25.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$320,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
23.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.27 people
+14%since 2010
from 2.87 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
40.9%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
5.0
+33%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(522)
Black9.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(388)
Black3.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(45)
30
+799%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German23%(103)
American16.3%(73)
English15.8%(71)
Irish12.9%(58)
Scottish6.7%(30)
British3.1%(14)
Russian0.7%(3)
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
16.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

87.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
40.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
1.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
9.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

69.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
30.8%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
30.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2013
from 11.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
96.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married56.8%(176)
Married39.7%(123)
Widowed3.5%(11)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married87.7%(121)
Widowed12.3%(17)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2013
from 11.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
26.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
29.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
29.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)53.8%(42)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era17.9%(14)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 78 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordova, Maryland?

Cordova, Maryland has about 448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cordova, Maryland?

The typical household in Cordova, Maryland earns about $64,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cordova, Maryland expensive?

In Cordova, Maryland, the median home is worth about $320,400.

How educated are people in Cordova, Maryland?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cordova, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cordova, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Cordova, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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