Cordele is a city located in Crisp County Georgia. Cordele has a 2024 population of 9,759. It is also the county seat of Crisp County. Cordele is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,193 in 2020.
The average household income in Cordele is $48,597 with a poverty rate of 34.27%. The median age in Cordele is 35.5 years: 36.1 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordele was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,297 | 72.2% |
| White | 2,533 | 25.06% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 75 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,182 | 2.38 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 1,682 | 1.08 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Female | 1,398 | 3.32 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Married | 977 | 3.2 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 125 | 3.08 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
34.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 779 | 12.22% |
| Associates Degree | 586 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 473 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 378 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 2,147 | 33.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 389 | 6.1% |
| Some College | 1,624 | 25.47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,555 | 3,554 | 136 |
| White | 1,621 | 1,482 | 621 |
| Hispanic | 186 | 158 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Other Race | 35 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,244 | $27,058 | $42,684 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,250 | $178,442 | $86,875 |
| High School Graduate | $16,327 | $34,792 | $14,266 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,508 | $36,590 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,771 | $37,304 | $25,046 |
| Some College | $42,101 | $53,143 | $25,845 |
$29,771
Average Earnings
$37,304
Average Male
$25,046
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Cordele residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,214 | 3,041 | 42.15% |
| White | 2,143 | 232 | 10.83% |
| Multiple | 195 | 101 | 51.79% |
34.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.06%
Male Poverty Rate
35.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordele is Multiple, with 51.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordele is White, with 10.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34% |
| High School | 27.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 95.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 65.54% |
| Female Employed | 12.72% |
| Male Employed | 5.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,634 | $62,927 |
| Households | $31,564 | $48,597 |
| Married Families | $64,834 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,114 | $25,430 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
403
Number of Veterans
279
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 153 |
| Vietnam | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 270 | 5.27% |
| White | 126 | 6.83% |
| Other Race | 7 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
88.61%
Born in Cordele
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
98.38% of Cordele residents were born in the United States, with 88.61% having been born in Georgia. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,217 | -109 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 9,326 | -108 | -1.14% |
| 2027 | 9,434 | -108 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 9,542 | -109 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 9,651 | -108 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 9,759 | -109 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 9,868 | -75 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 9,943 | -233 | -2.29% |
| 2021 | 10,176 | -17 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 10,193 | -311 | -2.96% |
| 2019 | 10,504 | -140 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 10,644 | -78 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 10,722 | -133 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 10,855 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 10,890 | -70 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 10,960 | -154 | -1.39% |
| 2013 | 11,114 | -167 | -1.48% |
| 2012 | 11,281 | -78 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 11,359 | 194 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 11,165 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,608 | 1,287 | 12.47% |
| 1990 | 10,321 | -863 | -7.72% |
| 1980 | 11,184 | 451 | 4.2% |
| 1970 | 10,733 | 124 | 1.17% |
| 1960 | 10,609 | 1,147 | 12.12% |
| 1950 | 9,462 | 1,533 | 19.33% |
| 1940 | 7,929 | 1,049 | 15.25% |
| 1930 | 6,880 | 342 | 5.23% |
| 1920 | 6,538 | 655 | 11.13% |
| 1910 | 5,883 | 2,410 | 69.39% |
| 1900 | 3,473 | -5,744 | -62.32% |