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Cochran, GA


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Cochran, Georgia

Cochran, Georgia, in Bleckley county, is 35 miles SE of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 111 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 4,455 people lived in Cochran.

The People and Families of Cochran

In Cochran, about 37% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Cochran; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cochran had a median family income of $35,854.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Cochran.

Cochran Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Cochran are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Cochran, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cochran Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Cochran Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cochran Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cochran, GA

Comparing Cochran to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population24
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
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