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Cordova

South Carolina · 136 residents · 0.436 sq mi
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Cordova has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,700. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−13%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+10%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
641311982653321990201020202024Cordova
2024118
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,267
+5%since 2000
from $18,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing14.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(153)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(113)
Black3.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(10)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.1%(38)
Diversity Score
28
+784%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+113%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordova, South Carolina?

Cordova, South Carolina has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cordova, South Carolina earns about $57,813 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 $91,700, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Cordova, South Carolina?

About 20.3% 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 2.6% 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 3 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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