State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
313.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.65%
Growth Since 2010
-12.84%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Cordova, Alabama Population 2021
1,826
Cordova is a city located in Walker County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 1,826, it is the 199th largest city in Alabama and the 7970th largest city in the United States . Cordova is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -12.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,095 in 2010. Cordova reached it's highest population of 2,091 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Cordova has a population density of 313 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cordova is $42,799 with a poverty rate of 29.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $558 per month, and the median house value is $64,100. The median age in Cordova is 44.7 years, 39.4 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
Cordova Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordova was:
- White: 82.50%
- Black or African American: 13.76%
- Two or more races: 3.74%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Cordova, Alabama is 1,826 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,862.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,095.
Cordova, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,655 | 82.50% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 13.76% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 3.74% |
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Cordova Population by Race
Cordova Population Pyramid $2021
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Cordova Population by Age
Cordova Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 789 | 2.41 | 73 |
| Married | 360 | 3.13 | 86.1 |
| Non Family | 283 | 1.05 | 60.1 |
| Female | 93 | 3.39 | 57 |
| Male | 53 | 3.08 | 81.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
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Cordova Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 7.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 13.95% |
| High School Graduate | 574 | 38.50% |
| Some College | 261 | 17.51% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 12.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 4.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 6.24% |
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Cordova Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cordova Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,262 | 1,040 | 149 |
| Black | 217 | 118 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.81%.
Cordova Educational Attainment by Race
Cordova Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cordova Language by Age
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Cordova Language
100.00% of Cordova residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Cordova Language
Cordova Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,582 | 370 | 23.39% |
| Black | 244 | 173 | 70.90% |
| Multiple | 75 | 19 | 25.33% |
29.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.38%
Male Poverty Rate
38.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cordova
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Black, with 70.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordova is White, with 23.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.22%.
Cordova Poverty
Cordova Poverty Rate by Education
Cordova Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Cordova Married by Age and Sex
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Cordova Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cordova Marital Status by Race
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Cordova Marital Status
Cordova Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 12.35% |
| Black | 12 | 5.19% |
Cordova Veterans by Race
Cordova Veterans by Education
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14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cordova Veterans by Education
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45.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
16.2%
Unemployment Rate
Cordova Employment by Age
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Cordova Employment by Race
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Cordova Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Cordova residents were born in the United States, with 83.70% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Cordova Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,826 | -12 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 1,838 | -12 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 1,850 | -12 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 1,862 | -19 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 1,881 | -29 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 1,910 | -19 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 1,929 | -19 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 1,948 | -18 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 1,966 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 1,983 | -22 | -1.10% |
| 2011 | 2,005 | -86 | -4.11% |
| 2010 | 2,091 | 0.00% |