Cordova, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,723
Population
296/sq mi density
$38,190
Median Income
$21,627 per capita
$62,800
Home Value
$110,672 Zillow
$381
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
483
Violent Crime/100K
3,080 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,190 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,800 home value, $381/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,723
Census 2023
Population Density
296
per square mile
Land Area
5.9
square miles (15.4 km²)
Median Age
38.9 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.8%
Black
6.8%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
100%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
4.5%
25% below US avg (6%)
Disability
29.1%
124% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.7%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.3%
20% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.454
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,723 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 296 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 4.5% |
| Disability | 29.1% |
| Health Insurance | 89.7% |
| Uninsured | 10.3% |
| Broadband Access | 87.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.454 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |