Cordova town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cordova town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 160. It ranks as the 426th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cordova town is 28.8 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 35.6% of the population under 18, Cordova town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cordova town is $73,750. This is 10% higher than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $85,000. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Cordova town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cordova town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 25.1%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cordova town, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in South Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.