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Cook County, GA
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Cook County, Georgia.
Population
17,532
Land area
228sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Cook County
Cook County at a glance
- Cook County is 60% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,651, 31% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,500 (48% below Georgia) and median rent is $956 a month.
- Its largest cities are Adel (5,641), Sparks (2,056) and Lenox (713).
Local data for Cook County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cook County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,651
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$157,500
Prices +7.0% in a year
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,389), Scottish Americans (619), Puerto Ricans (578).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,972
4,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,432
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $6,233 per person
PPP loans
$20.8M
595 loans, 3,183 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$35.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cook County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cook County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
178
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 37°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cook County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cook County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cook County, GA?
- Adel is the largest city or town in Cook County, with about 5,641 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cook County?
- Cook County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31620, 31627, 31637, 31647.
- What is the population of Cook County, GA?
- About 17,532 people live in Cook County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cook County?
- Cook County borders Lowndes County, Colquitt County, Tift County, Berrien County, Brooks County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023