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Cordova, AL
Town in Walker County, Alabama.
Population
1,511
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
259
ZIP codes
0
Cordova and its ZIP codes
Cordova at a glance
- Cordova is about 2.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,662, 41% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,100 (59% below Alabama) and median rent is $460 a month.
Local data for Cordova, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cordova, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,662
Poverty rate
29.0%
Median home value
$87,100
Median rent
$460/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
5.1%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (135), Italian Americans (126), German Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walker County. PPP loans are for Cordova.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,390
18,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,820
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$492M
FY 2026, $7,532 per person
How people get to work
Cordova, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cordova, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cordova, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Cordova
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParrishTown | 5.7 mi | 2.1 |
| DoraCity | 6.6 mi | 7.9 |
| SipseyTown | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| JasperCity | 7.8 mi | 29.4 |
| SumitonCity | 8.8 mi | 5.8 |
| West JeffersonTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| OakmanTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| GraysvilleCity | 16 mi | 16.1 |
| CardiffTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AdamsvilleCity | 18 mi | 26.2 |
| MaytownTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Sylvan SpringsTown | 18 mi | 9.3 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.3 |
| BrooksideTown | 19 mi | 6.3 |
| MulgaTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| ColonyTown | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cordova, AL in?
- Cordova is in Walker County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Cordova, AL?
- About 1,511 people live in Cordova, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cordova?
- Nearby places include Parrish (5.7 mi), Dora (6.6 mi), Sipsey (7.2 mi), Jasper (7.8 mi), Sumiton (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023