Cordova, Memphis, TN Demographics

Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work

What is the population of Cordova?

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There are 52,918 residents in Cordova, with a median age of 35.9. Of this, 47.93% are males and 52.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.43% of the resident pool in Cordova, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.09%. Additionally, 5.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 44,216 people in Cordova currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 52,918 0.7%
Male Population 25,365 3.1%
Female Population 27,553 -1.3%
Male population 47.93%
Female population 52.07%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 35.9 0.0%
Citizen US Born 47,325 0.4%
Citizen not US Born 2,695 5.3%
Not Citizen 2,897 2.0%
Citizen US Born 89.43%
Citizen not US Born 5.09%
Not Citizen 5.47%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 316 25.4%
Moved from Same County 5,990 -4.6%
Moved from Same State 740 -1.2%
Moved from Different State 1,069 -17.0%
Same House as Last Year 44,216 1.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%
Moved from Same County 11.45%
Moved from Same State 1.41%
Moved from Different State 2.04%
Same House as Last Year 84.49%

What are the employment statistics in Cordova?

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White-collar workers make up 79.33% of the working population in Cordova, while blue-collar employees account for 20.67%. There are also 1,911 entrepreneurs in Cordova (6.94% of the workforce); 18,191 workers employed in private companies (66.06%); and 4,053 people working in governmental institutions (14.72%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 21,844 -0.4%
Blue Collar 5,692 3.8%
White Collar 79.33%
Blue Collar 20.67%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,911 8.1%
Private Companies 18,191 -1.2%
Governmental Workers 4,053 -1.1%
Not for Profit Companies 3,381 8.1%
Self Employees 6.94%
Private Companies 66.06%
Governmental Workers 14.72%
Not for Profit Companies 12.28%

How many households are there in Cordova?

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There are a total of 20,306 households in Cordova, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.5% of these Cordova households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.51%. Additionally, 31.61% of households have children and 68.4% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Households 20,306 0.0%
Average People Per Household 3 0.4%
Family Households 13,300 -0.6%
Non-family Households 7,007 1.2%
Family Households 65.5%
Non-family Households 34.51%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 6,418 0.1%
Households without Children 13,889 -0.0%
Households with Children 31.61%
Households without Children 68.4%

What are the median and average incomes in Cordova?

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The average annual household income in Cordova is $94,840, while the median household income sits at $74,775 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $82,193, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,139. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,096 and $65,705, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $94,840 5.7%
Median Household Income $74,775 4.8%
People below Poverty Level 4,639 3.4%
People above Poverty Level 47,274 0.5%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Cordova?

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There are 21,554 housing units in Cordova, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 20,306 occupied housing units in Cordova, 61.34% are owner-occupied, while 38.66% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.99% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $221,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,434 per month in Cordova.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 21,554 -0.6%
Median Year Built 1995 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 84 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 66 10.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 205 103.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 155 -3.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,451 -6.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4,990 -1.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7,142 -1.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5,007 -2.1%
Built between 2010 and 2019 2,438 4.3%
Built in 2020 or Later 15 150.0%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 20,306 0.0%
Owner Occupied 12,455 1.6%
Renter Occupied 7,851 -2.5%
Owner Occupied 61.34%
Renter Occupied 38.66%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 9,465 0.8%
Without Mortgage 2,990 4.2%
Median Value with Mortgage $221,100 19.7%
Median Value without Mortgage $240,500 15.7%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,434 11.1%
With Mortgage 75.99%
Without Mortgage 24.01%

What is the level of education in Cordova?

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Approximately 28.28% of the population in Cordova holds a high school degree (that's 11,791 residents), while 25.4% have attained a college certificate (10,592 locals) and 24.7% have a bachelor's degree (10,298 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 683 11.2%
Some High School 11,791 -0.7%
Some College 10,592 1.1%
Associate Degree 3,156 8.3%
Bachelor's Degree 10,298 3.6%
Graduate Degree 5,176 -9.2%
No High School 1.64%
Some High School 28.28%
Some College 25.4%
Associate Degree 7.57%
Bachelor's Degree 24.7%
Graduate Degree 12.41%

What is the marital status of Cordova residents?

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A total of 15,237 people in Cordova have never been married (which represents 35.28% of the total population), while 20,756 of them are wedded (48.05%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 684 (1.58%) and 4,299 (9.95%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 15,237 1.5%
Married 20,756 0.3%
Separated 684 5.2%
Widowed 2,218 5.3%
Divorced 4,299 -9.3%
Never Married 35.28%
Married 48.05%
Separated 1.58%
Widowed 5.13%
Divorced 9.95%

What are the most common means of transportation in Cordova?

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The top three means of transportation people in Cordova use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 24,845 residents commute by car, 82 prefer going to work by walking and 35 by taxi cab.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 24,845 -1.4%
TaxiCab 35 -18.6%
Walk 82 2.5%

Methodology & Disclaimers


Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.

Zip codes included in this demographic data: 38016 38018 38133

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