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Cordele Micro

Cordele, GA · 1 counties · 23,439 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 $29,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,900. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,439
+7%since 2000
from 21,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Cordele
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,960
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,547 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,187
+17%since 2000
from $14,695 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(11,778)
Black43.2%(9,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(382)
Asian0.7%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(14,249)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(12,216)
Black42.8%(10,033)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(748)
Asian0.8%(183)
Other0.3%(63)
Diversity Score67%(15,714)
Diversity Score
67
+3%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

CordeleCENTRAL9,652
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1 component county

Crisp CountyCENTRAL19,237
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordele, GA?

Cordele, GA has about 23,439 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cordele, GA?

The typical household in Cordele, GA earns about $29,960 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 $93,900, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Cordele, GA?

About 11.7% 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 29.1% 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 3,428 residents, a change of about 17 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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