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Cordele, GA · 1 counties · 21,996 residents · 272.68 sq mi
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Cordele has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,547. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,400. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

21,996
+10%since 1990
from 20,011 in 1990
1990 – 2025
81 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 73 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+4%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Cordele
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,547
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,797 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,695
+59%since 1990
from $9,248 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
60.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
39.5% rent
2.4
−8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(11,789)
Black40.7%(8,136)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(27)
Asian0.2%(44)
Diversity Score61.1%(12,232)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(11,778)
Black43.2%(9,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(382)
Asian0.7%(148)
Diversity Score64.8%(14,249)
65
+6%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 14.0 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 Cordele, GA?

Cordele, GA has about 21,996 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cordele, GA?

The typical household in Cordele, GA earns about $26,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cordele, GA expensive?

In Cordele, GA, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Cordele, GA?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cordele, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cordele, GA?

About 29.3% of people in Cordele, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cordele, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Cordele, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,985 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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