Cook County, Georgia Population 2022
Cook County, Georgia's estimated population is 17,567 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cook County, Georgia is the 102nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 17,185 and has seen a growth of 2.22% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 11,180 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 11,311 | 131 | 1.17% |
| 1940 | 11,919 | 608 | 5.38% |
| 1950 | 12,201 | 282 | 2.37% |
| 1960 | 11,822 | -379 | -3.11% |
| 1970 | 12,129 | 307 | 2.60% |
| 1980 | 13,490 | 1,361 | 11.22% |
| 1990 | 13,456 | -34 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 17,185 | 3,729 | 27.71% |
| 2011 | 17,033 | -152 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 16,904 | -129 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 17,051 | 147 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 17,297 | 246 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 17,070 | -227 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 17,162 | 92 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 17,213 | 51 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 17,171 | -42 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 17,270 | 99 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 17,369 | 99 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 17,468 | 99 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 17,567 | 99 | 0.57% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,818 | 68.64% |
| Black or African American | 4,709 | 27.35% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.88% |
| Some Other Race | 133 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 406 | 2.36% |
Cook County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,202 | 2.75 | 65.6 |
| Married | 3,086 | 3.23 | 77.1 |
| Male | 407 | 3.93 | 37.1 |
| Female | 791 | 4.08 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 1,918 | 1.17 | 63.9 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 616 | 5.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,557 | 13.79% |
| High School Graduate | 3,706 | 32.83% |
| Some College | 2,539 | 22.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,097 | 9.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,070 | 9.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 702 | 6.22% |
Cook County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 117 | 87 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 130 | 45 |
| White | 7,762 | 6,524 | 1,313 |
| Black | 2,871 | 2,167 | 368 |
| Hispanic | 436 | 240 | 29 |
| Other Race | 89 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 87.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.48%.
$32,284
Average Earnings
$36,879
Average Male
$29,019
Average Female
Cook County, Georgia Language by Age
Cook County, Georgia Language
95.19% of Cook County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.54% of the population.
Cook County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,685 | 1,561 | 33.32% |
| White | 10,881 | 1,760 | 16.17% |
| Other | 8 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 961 | 198 | 20.60% |
| Multiple | 406 | 41 | 10.10% |
20.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.60%
Male Poverty Rate
25.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cook County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cook County, Georgia is Black, with 33.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cook County, Georgia is Multiple, with 10.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.82%.
Cook County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Cook County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Cook County, Georgia Marriage
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 35-44.
Cook County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 722 | 8.16% |
| Black | 176 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 49 | 41.88% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 14.46% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.50% |
Cook County, Georgia Veterans by Education
16.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.50%
Born in Cook County, Georgia
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.32% of Cook County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 75.50% having been born in Georgia. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990