Cochran is a city located in Bleckley County Georgia. Cochran has a 2024 population of 4,657. It is also the county seat of Bleckley County. Cochran is currently declining at a rate of -1.94% annually and its population has decreased by -7.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,023 in 2020.
The average household income in Cochran is $57,862 with a poverty rate of 31.11%. The median age in Cochran is 26.6 years: 21.5 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cochran was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,531 | 52.56% |
| White | 2,047 | 42.51% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,429 | 2.73 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 499 | 3.5 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 416 | 0 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 369 | 3.43 | 29 | 71 |
| Male | 145 | 3.24 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 13.79% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 3.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 477 | 19.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 634 | 25.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 4.83% |
| Some College | 650 | 26.36% |
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 | 1,239 | 1,016 | 510 |
| Black | 1,166 | 952 | 109 |
| Asian | 45 | 33 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,278 | $64,113 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,250 | $0 | $74,792 |
| High School Graduate | $27,795 | $28,602 | $25,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,616 | $70,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,232 | $61,000 | $23,702 |
| Some College | $0 | $59,545 | $22,614 |
$29,232
Average Earnings
$61,000
Average Male
$23,702
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.11% of Cochran residents speak only English, while 2.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,134 | 975 | 45.69% |
| White | 1,643 | 220 | 13.39% |
| Other | 31 | 10 | 32.26% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 10 | 29.41% |
| Asian | 56 | 8 | 14.29% |
31.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.97%
Male Poverty Rate
32.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cochran is Black, with 45.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cochran is White, with 13.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.83% |
| Some College | 31.97% |
| High School | 27.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 22.91% |
| Male Employed | 9.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,234 | $69,867 |
| Households | $30,756 | $57,862 |
| Married Families | $82,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,798 | $20,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 8.72% |
| Black | 34 | 1.82% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
73.71%
Born in Cochran
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
98.15% of Cochran residents were born in the United States, with 73.71% having been born in Georgia. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,201 | -91 | -2.12% |
| 2028 | 4,292 | -91 | -2.08% |
| 2027 | 4,383 | -92 | -2.06% |
| 2026 | 4,475 | -91 | -1.99% |
| 2025 | 4,566 | -91 | -1.95% |
| 2024 | 4,657 | -92 | -1.94% |
| 2023 | 4,749 | 90 | 1.93% |
| 2022 | 4,659 | -41 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 4,700 | -323 | -6.43% |
| 2020 | 5,023 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 5,011 | 136 | 2.79% |
| 2018 | 4,875 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 4,868 | -101 | -2.03% |
| 2016 | 4,969 | 80 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 4,889 | 112 | 2.34% |
| 2014 | 4,777 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4,777 | -69 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 4,846 | -150 | -3% |
| 2011 | 4,996 | -80 | -1.58% |
| 2010 | 5,076 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,455 | 65 | 1.48% |
| 1990 | 4,390 | -731 | -14.27% |
| 1980 | 5,121 | -40 | -0.78% |
| 1970 | 5,161 | 447 | 9.48% |
| 1960 | 4,714 | 1,357 | 40.42% |
| 1950 | 3,357 | -844 | -20.09% |