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Cordova, Alabama


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Cordova, Alabama

Cordova, Alabama, in Walker county, is 28 miles NW of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 161 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. About 2,423 people people live in Cordova.

The People and Families of Cordova

In Cordova, about 47% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Cordova, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Cordova. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cordova had a median family income of $24,896.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($255) in Cordova than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Cordova Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Cordova, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Cordova is one place with an advantage over most places in Alabama. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Cordova, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Cordova strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCordova Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCordova Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cordova, AL

Comparing Cordova to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population810
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime46
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