Cordova, SC Demographics

A map of Cordova's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	100	113	84.7%	83.1%
Black	10	5	8.5%	3.7%
Hispanic	8	10	6.8%	7.4%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	7	0.0%	5.1%

Cordova, South Carolina has an estimated population of 118, a large decrease from the 136 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 8.5% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South 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 30.0% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cordova is ranked the 438th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 430th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cordova's White Population

100 residents of Cordova, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cordova is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Cordova ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Cordova's population has increased from 83.1% to 84.7%.

Cordova is more White than neighboring Edisto (29.1% White), Orangeburg (20.4% White), Cope (20% White), Rowesville (32.1% White), and Wilkinson Heights (0.8% White).

Cordova's Black Population

10 residents of Cordova, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cordova is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Cordova ranks 421st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Cordova's population has increased from 3.7% to 8.5%.

Cordova is less Black than neighboring Edisto (69.5% Black), Orangeburg (73.7% Black), Cope (80% Black), Rowesville (67.9% Black), and Wilkinson Heights (84.4% 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 comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Cordova ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 0.7% to 0.0%.

Cordova is less Asian than neighboring Orangeburg (1.1% Asian).

Cordova's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Cordova, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cordova is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cordova ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.8%.

Cordova is more Hispanic than neighboring Edisto (0.9% Hispanic), Orangeburg (0.8% Hispanic), Cope (0% Hispanic), and Rowesville (0% Hispanic). Cordova is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilkinson Heights (14.8% Hispanic).

Cordova's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cordova, or 0.0% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Cordova ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Cordova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cordova is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edisto (0.4% Native American/Other), and Orangeburg (0.6% Native American/Other).

Cordova's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Cordova, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cordova is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Cordova ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.0%.

Cordova is less Multiracial than neighboring Orangeburg (3.5% 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.