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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cook County

Georgia · 15,771 residents · 228.451 sq mi
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Cook County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,582. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,771
+17%since 1990
from 13,456 in 1990
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+5%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,582
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,858 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,465
+52%since 1990
from $8,870 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.9
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(9,357)
Black29.9%(4,029)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(241)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.8%(7,509)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(10,526)
Black28.9%(4,565)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(485)
Asian0.4%(62)
Diversity Score57.6%(9,083)
58
+3%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cook County, Georgia?

Cook County, Georgia has about 15,771 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cook County, Georgia?

The typical household in Cook County, Georgia earns about $27,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cook County, Georgia expensive?

In Cook County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Cook County, Georgia?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cook County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cook County, Georgia?

About 20.7% of people in Cook County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cook County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cook County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,315 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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