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Cordova

North Carolina · 1,653 residents · 2.131 sq mi
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Cordova has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,671. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $91,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
+12%since 2019
from 1,473 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
776 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 691 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
−11%since 2019
from 49.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Cordova
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,671
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,958 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,037
+2%since 2019
from $29,539 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,190)
Black14.3%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(73)
Diversity Score40.6%(598)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,190)
Black14.2%(235)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(90)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other6.5%(107)
Diversity Score55.8%(923)
Diversity Score
56
+38%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+1%since 2019
from 39.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
Female
61.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordova, North Carolina?

Cordova, North Carolina has about 1,653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cordova, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cordova, North Carolina earns about $47,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cordova, North Carolina expensive?

In Cordova, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $91,000.

How educated are people in Cordova, North Carolina?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cordova, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cordova, North Carolina?

About 20.8% of people in Cordova, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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