Cordova, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cordova is a small community located in Alabama, within Walker County. The total population is 1,511. It ranks as the 264th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cordova is 47.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cordova is $37,662. This is 41% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.0%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $87,100. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Cordova is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cordova has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.1%. The Black or African American population (9.1%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

5.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cordova, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.