Census ACS · #913 μSA
Cordele Metro Area
The Cordele, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has 19,995 residents. The median household income is $42,745 and the median home value is $120,800.
19,995
Population
73
People / sq mi
$42,745
Median Income
$120,800
Median Home Value
The Cordele CBSA covers 273 sq mi of land at 73.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.9% |
| Black or African American | 45.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$42,745
Median Household Income
$28,062
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$120,800
Median Home Value
$743
Median Rent
53.7%
Homeownership
Education
84.2%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
7.6%
Work From Home
18.8 min
Avg Commute
14.8%
Foreign Born
Cordele spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cordele, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 19,995 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #913 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cordele metro area is $42,745, with a per capita income of $28,062.
The Cordele, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Cordele, Ga CBSA (18380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Cordele: 53.7% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 19,995 residents, Cordele is a metro area in GA.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US metro areas: the median household earns just $42,745, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 19.7%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $120,800, with typical rent around $743.
Cordele is among the least college-educated US metro areas, at 15.5% — below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.