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 $55,721 with a poverty rate of 46.67%. The median age in Cordova is 47.6 years: 33.6 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordova was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 812 | 61.52% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 19.39% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 10.3% |
| Native American | 116 | 8.79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 527 | 2.5 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.38 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 186 | 4.22 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 35 | 2.09 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 26 | 2.92 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 6.46% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 18.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 5.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 146 | 15.72% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 34.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.48% |
| Some College | 157 | 16.9% |
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 | 718 | 670 | 193 |
| Native American | 116 | 116 | 0 |
| Black | 53 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,438 | $0 | $53,438 |
| High School Graduate | $44,526 | $0 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,768 | $42,500 | $50,523 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $27,196 |
$47,768
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$50,523
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 | 812 | 254 | 31.28% |
| Multiple | 256 | 154 | 60.16% |
| Native | 116 | 116 | 100% |
| Black | 136 | 92 | 67.65% |
46.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
64.8%
Male Poverty Rate
25.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordova is White, with 31.28% 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 53.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 69.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69.88% |
| Some College | 48.8% |
| High School | 38.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 95.77% |
| Female Employed | 4.75% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $65,694 |
| Households | $51,046 | $55,721 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,800 | $46,395 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 29 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
33.2%
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
74.32%
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 74.32% 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% |