Cordele Population

1890–2026

9,545

2026 projection

6.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cordele. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,545-1071.11%
20259,652-1141.17%
20249,766-1121.13%
20239,878-740.74%
20229,952-2292.25%
202110,181-110.11%
202010,192-3122.97%
201910,504-1401.32%
201810,644-780.73%
201710,722-1331.23%

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Cordele Demographics

36.3median age

Median age

Female34.9 yrs
Male36.7 yrs

Adults

7,250
1,594 seniors · 22%5,656 other adults

Sex

Female 57.2% · 5,719Male 42.8% · 4,275

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 100 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cordele Income

$33,800median household income

Median household income

$33,800

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,232

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

29%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cordele Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%36%25%
Never married42%47%38%
Divorced12%11%14%
Widowed13%4%19%
Separated3%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201