Cordova, NC Demographics

A map of Cordova's Population by Race

Cordova, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,372, a large decrease from the 1,653 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.0% White, 20.0% Multiracial, 16.5% Black, 2.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cordova, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cordova has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cordova, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 56.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cordova is ranked the 404th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cordova was ranked the 348th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cordova's White Population

837 residents of Cordova, or 61.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cordova is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Cordova ranks 376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's White population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. White residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 72.0% to 61.0%.

Cordova is more White than neighboring Rockingham (52.1% White), Hamlet (55.5% White), and Dobbins Heights (6.8% White). Cordova is less White than neighboring East Rockingham (65% White), and Roberdel (100% White).

Cordova's Black Population

226 residents of Cordova, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cordova is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Cordova ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Cordova's population has increased from 14.2% to 16.5%.

Cordova is more Black than neighboring Roberdel (0% Black). Cordova is less Black than neighboring East Rockingham (20.3% Black), Rockingham (33.9% Black), Hamlet (39.2% Black), and Dobbins Heights (84.3% Black).

Cordova's Asian Population

0 residents of Cordova, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cordova is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Cordova ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Cordova is less Asian than neighboring Rockingham (0.9% Asian).

Cordova's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Cordova, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cordova is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cordova ranks 420th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 5.4% to 0.0%.

Cordova is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rockingham (8.9% Hispanic), Rockingham (9.6% Hispanic), Hamlet (3.3% Hispanic), and Dobbins Heights (2.9% Hispanic).

Cordova's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Cordova, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cordova is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Cordova ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cordova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Cordova is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Rockingham (0.3% Native American/Other), Rockingham (2% Native American/Other), Roberdel (0% Native American/Other), Hamlet (0.1% Native American/Other), and Dobbins Heights (1.3% Native American/Other).

Cordova's Multiracial Population

275 residents of Cordova, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cordova is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cordova ranks 187th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 261.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Cordova's population has increased from 4.6% to 20.0%.

Cordova is more Multiracial than neighboring East Rockingham (5.5% Multiracial), Rockingham (1.6% Multiracial), Roberdel (0% Multiracial), Hamlet (1.9% Multiracial), and Dobbins Heights (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.