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Cochran, Georgia
Cochran, city, in Bleckley County, Georgia. Cochran had 4,986 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,026 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,803 (±25). GEOID 1317328.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,986
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,026 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,803 ±25
Median household income
$33,456
±$7,632 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$112,800
±$28,775 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$766
±$126 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Cochran and what county is it in?
Cochran is a city in Bleckley County, Georgia. It covers 4.9 square miles of land, 1,023 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cochran, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,986 people lived in Cochran on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 5,026 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,803 (±25).
| Measure | Cochran | Bleckley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,803 ±25 | 12,430 | −118 |
| Households | 1,480 ±154 | 4,465 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.27 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,783 ±170 | 5,288 | no clear change |
Cochran's population since 2000
From 4,455 in 2000 to 4,986 in 2025: up 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cochran as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cochran?
The median resident of Cochran is 28.6 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.3%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cochran | Bleckley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6 ±2.6 | 37.7 | +5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±3.7 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±3.5 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±4.1 pts | 47.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.3% ±6.0 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.0% ±6.3 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4% ±1.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±4.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.3% | +4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.8% ±5.9 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±6.3 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±4.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±2.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cochran earn?
Half of Cochran's 1,480 households earn less than $33,456 a year (±$7,632), against $62,008 in Bleckley County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $43,074 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cochran | Bleckley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,456 ±$7,632 | $62,008 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,374 ±$20,273 | $82,806 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,630 ±$5,402 | $31,579 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.1% ±8.9 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.2% ±15.2 pts | 31.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 44.6% ±8.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% ±4.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 67.5% ±8.9 pts | 73.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cochran?
Owners occupy 57.8% of Cochran's occupied homes and renters 42.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,800 by its owner (±$28,775). The median renter pays $766 a month including utilities, and 54.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cochran | Bleckley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,800 ±$28,775 | $149,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $766 ±$126 | $799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.8% ±20.9 pts | 50.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,397 ±$110 | $1,497 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.8% ±6.9 pts | 72.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.2% ±6.9 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,783 ±170 | 5,288 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.7% ±10.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.1% ±7.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.2% ±5.6 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±2.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.5% ±7.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Cochran work and get to work?
78.3% of Cochran's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.2%.
| Measure | Cochran | Bleckley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.7% ±6.8 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.2% ±5.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3% ±7.0 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±5.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±3.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±5.4 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cochran?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Cochran, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,818 (Tract 7903.01) to $63,256 (Tract 7902).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7903.01Bleckley County | 2,994 | $51,818 |
| Tract 7902Bleckley County | 2,770 | $63,256 |
| Tract 7903.02Bleckley County | 2,085 | $39,184 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cochran) · Census block assignment files
How does Cochran compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cochran is the 4,902nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 152nd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Cochran ranks 328th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 152nd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 236th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 145th | 360 |
| Median household income | 328th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 303rd | 357 |
| Median home value | 295th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 278th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 182nd | 343 |
| Median age | 338th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 195th | 354 |
| Work from home | 178th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 236th | 359 |
Cochran's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Cochran with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cochran?
11 of the 57 figures for Cochran on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cochran are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cochran.