Cordova is a CDP located in Richmond County North Carolina. Cordova has a 2024 population of 1,244. Cordova is currently declining at a rate of -2.96% annually and its population has decreased by -5.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,323 in 2020.
The average household income in Cordova is $69,372 with a poverty rate of 51.23%. The median age in Cordova is 48.3 years: 47.3 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordova was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 897 | 66.79% |
| Two or more races | 273 | 20.33% |
| Native American | 89 | 6.63% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 490 | 2.74 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 219 | 3.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.62 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 63 | 2.62 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 2.85% |
| Associates Degree | 215 | 21.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 9.32% |
| High School Graduate | 351 | 34.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 240 | 23.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 812 | 184 |
| Native American | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,321 | $71,538 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $32,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,082 | $44,375 | $43,705 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $42,882 | $38,897 |
$44,082
Average Earnings
$44,375
Average Male
$43,705
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Cordova residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 897 | 287 | 32% |
| Multiple | 273 | 228 | 83.52% |
| Native | 89 | 89 | 100% |
| Black | 84 | 84 | 100% |
51.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
63.62%
Male Poverty Rate
36.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordova is White, with 32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 66.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 77.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.62% |
| High School | 52.71% |
| Some College | 42.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 95.85% |
| Female Employed | 10.64% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,353 | $82,884 |
| Households | $65,801 | $69,372 |
| Married Families | $110,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,250 | $48,627 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 30 | 33.71% |
| White | 14 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
68.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
29.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.77%
Born in Cordova
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Cordova residents were born in the United States, with 55.77% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,244 | -38 | -2.96% |
| 2023 | 1,282 | -38 | -2.88% |
| 2022 | 1,320 | 78 | 6.28% |
| 2021 | 1,242 | -81 | -6.12% |
| 2020 | 1,323 | -150 | -10.18% |
| 2019 | 1,473 | -389 | -20.89% |
| 2018 | 1,862 | -112 | -5.67% |
| 2017 | 1,974 | -149 | -7.02% |
| 2016 | 2,123 | 248 | 13.23% |
| 2015 | 1,875 | 127 | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 1,748 | 113 | 6.91% |
| 2013 | 1,635 | 314 | 23.77% |
| 2012 | 1,321 | 189 | 16.7% |
| 2011 | 1,132 | -643 | -36.23% |
| 2010 | 1,775 | 0 | 0% |