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Cordova

South Carolina · 169 residents · 0.436 sq mi
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Cordova is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,800. Households here earn about 44% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
+8%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.5
+10%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
641311982653321990201020202024Cordova
2024118
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.9%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 910.1%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.5%(11)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.7%(13)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2411.2%(19)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.1%(12)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4417.2%(29)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.8%(25)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 645.9%(10)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.1%(12)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.6%(6)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,214
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,495
+17%since 2000
from $18,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+39%since 2009
from 0.8 in 2009
2009 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cordova on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(153)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(140)
Black12.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.8%(1)
Ancestry
Irish12.3%(16)
German7.7%(10)
Swedish5.4%(7)
American4.6%(6)
English3.8%(5)
Swiss2.3%(3)
Scottish1.5%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+121%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
63.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married62.7%(37)
Married35.6%(21)
Widowed1.7%(1)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married32.5%(13)
Married47.5%(19)
Widowed7.5%(3)
Divorced12.5%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordova, South Carolina?

Cordova, South Carolina has about 169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cordova, South Carolina earns about $63,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cordova, South Carolina expensive?

In Cordova, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Cordova, South Carolina?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cordova, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cordova, South Carolina?

About 13.8% of people in Cordova, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cordova, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cordova, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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