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Cochran, GA
City in Bleckley County, Georgia.
Population
4,803
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
977
ZIP codes
0
Cochran and its ZIP codes
Cochran at a glance
- Cochran is about 5.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,456 a year, 57% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,800 (63% below Georgia) and median rent is $766 a month.
Local data for Cochran, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cochran, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,456
Poverty rate
32.1%
Median home value
$112,800
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
28.6
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (219), Mexican Americans (139), German Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bleckley County. PPP loans are for Cochran.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,008
3,278 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,045
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.05M
FY 2026, $6,441 per person
How people get to work
Cochran, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cochran, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cochran, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Cochran
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.3 |
| HawkinsvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 5.4 |
| ChesterTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| AllentownCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| DanvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MontroseTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| EastmanCity | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| DexterTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| CadwellTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| DudleyCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| Robins AFBCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| RentzCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| PineviewTown | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Warner RobinsCity | 21 mi | 38.7 |
| PerryCity | 23 mi | 28.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cochran, GA in?
- Cochran is in Bleckley County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Cochran, GA?
- About 4,803 people live in Cochran, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cochran?
- Nearby places include Empire (4.9 mi), Hawkinsville (9.2 mi), Chester (12 mi), Allentown (15 mi), Danville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023