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 $52,808 with a poverty rate of 32.29%. The median age in Cordele is 36.7 years: 31.7 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordele was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,119 | 69.73% |
| White | 2,947 | 28.86% |
| Other race | 93 | 0.91% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,039 | 2.49 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Female | 1,463 | 3.38 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Non Family | 1,416 | 1.1 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Married | 1,010 | 3.19 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 150 | 2.29 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
37.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,034 | 16.3% |
| Associates Degree | 398 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 436 | 6.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 430 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,411 | 38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 381 | 6% |
| Some College | 1,255 | 19.78% |
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 | 4,212 | 3,075 | 281 |
| White | 1,949 | 1,734 | 585 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 108 | 0 |
| Other Race | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 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 white people with a rate of 30.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $32,550 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,197 | $170,341 | $63,550 |
| High School Graduate | $22,960 | $33,498 | $13,235 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,558 | $34,213 | $27,904 |
| Overall | $32,907 | $38,793 | $22,550 |
| Some College | $44,044 | $50,893 | $26,075 |
$32,907
Average Earnings
$38,793
Average Male
$22,550
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.89% of Cordele residents speak only English, while 3.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,033 | 2,802 | 39.84% |
| White | 2,675 | 413 | 15.44% |
32.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.95%
Male Poverty Rate
32.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordele is Black, with 39.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordele is White, with 15.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.34% |
| High School | 25.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 72.83% |
| Female Employed | 18.58% |
| Male Employed | 2.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,389 | $65,614 |
| Households | $33,166 | $52,808 |
| Married Families | $84,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,322 | $24,203 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
23.7%
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
314
Number of Veterans
208
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 75+ | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 8.96% |
| Black | 103 | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 14.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
89.24%
Born in Cordele
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
98.55% of Cordele residents were born in the United States, with 89.24% having been born in Georgia. 0.64% 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 | 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% |