Cordova is a city located in Walker County Alabama. Cordova has a 2024 population of 1,656. Cordova is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,720 in 2020.
The average household income in Cordova is $50,726 with a poverty rate of 20.91%. The median age in Cordova is 39.6 years: 33.5 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordova was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,699 | 86.2% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 690 | 2.68 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 250 | 1.18 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Married | 241 | 3.32 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 126 | 3.74 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 73 | 3.85 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 17.83% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 17.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 3.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 3.98% |
| High School Graduate | 498 | 35.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 6.18% |
| Some College | 221 | 15.7% |
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 | 1,310 | 1,027 | 109 |
| Black | 91 | 41 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,750 | $0 | $47,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,036 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,635 | $47,404 | $25,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,932 | $40,260 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,377 | $41,335 | $27,632 |
| Some College | $29,935 | $41,328 | $27,143 |
$35,377
Average Earnings
$41,335
Average Male
$27,632
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 | 1,586 | 324 | 20.43% |
| Black | 120 | 57 | 47.5% |
| Multiple | 140 | 5 | 3.57% |
20.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.56%
Male Poverty Rate
24.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Black, with 47.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Multiple, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.84% |
| High School | 12.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.31% |
| Some College | 5.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,873 | $63,428 |
| Households | $36,339 | $50,726 |
| Married Families | $74,732 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,706 | $23,872 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| World War II | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 6.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.7%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
87.98%
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 87.98% having been born in Alabama. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,576 | -16 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 1,592 | -16 | -1% |
| 2027 | 1,608 | -16 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 1,624 | -16 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 1,640 | -16 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 1,656 | -16 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 1,672 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,678 | -19 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 1,697 | -23 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 1,720 | -127 | -6.88% |
| 2019 | 1,847 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 1,858 | -18 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 1,876 | -29 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 1,905 | -21 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 1,926 | -18 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 1,944 | -19 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 1,963 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 1,980 | -21 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 2,001 | -86 | -4.12% |
| 2010 | 2,087 | 0 | 0% |