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Cordova, SC
Town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Population
118
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
271
ZIP codes
0
Cordova and its ZIP codes
Cordova at a glance
- Cordova is 54% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Cordova, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orangeburg County. PPP loans are for Cordova.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,883
27,181 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$672M
FY 2026, $7,973 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cordova, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
816
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cordova, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Cordova
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdistoCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.3 |
| OrangeburgCity | 5.1 mi | 9 |
| CopeTown | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| RowesvilleTown | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Wilkinson HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.6 |
| BambergTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| NorwayTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| NeesesTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| BranchvilleTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| LivingstonTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CameronTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| BowmanTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| DenmarkCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| NorthTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| St. MatthewsTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cordova, SC in?
- Cordova is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Cordova, SC?
- About 118 people live in Cordova, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cordova?
- Nearby places include Edisto (3.3 mi), Orangeburg (5.1 mi), Cope (6.4 mi), Rowesville (6.4 mi), Wilkinson Heights (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023