Cordova, Alabama

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Cordova, AL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Cordova Almanac

Cordova Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cordova Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cordova residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cordova, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Cordova High Schools (2004)

CORDOVA HIGH SCHOOL
1 BLUE DEVIL WAY
205-483-7404
Serves 304 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

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