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 $51,455 with a poverty rate of 21.22%. The median age in Cordova is 38.9 years: 34.7 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordova was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,478 | 85.78% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 6.79% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 6.44% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 628 | 2.55 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 244 | 1.19 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 202 | 3.23 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 111 | 3.79 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 71 | 3.34 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 18.67% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 15.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 2.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 2.56% |
| High School Graduate | 448 | 35.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 6.09% |
| Some College | 229 | 18.35% |
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 | 1,158 | 893 | 67 |
| Black | 79 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 77.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 9.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,362 | $48,125 | $24,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,500 | $39,688 | $31,607 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $44,318 | $31,667 |
| Some College | $36,466 | $56,250 | $35,240 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$44,318
Average Male
$31,667
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 | 1,357 | 258 | 19.01% |
| Black | 117 | 59 | 50.43% |
| Other | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Multiple | 111 | 6 | 5.41% |
21.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.83%
Male Poverty Rate
20.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Multiple, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.18% |
| Some College | 9.73% |
| High School | 8.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.74% |
| Female Employed | 2.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,833 | $64,960 |
| Households | $38,190 | $51,455 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,591 | $26,995 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 4.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
4%
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
86.83%
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 86.83% 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% |