What is the population of Cochran, Georgia?

Cochran has a population of approximately 4,803 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Cochran, Georgia located?

Cochran is located in Georgia, United States, at approximate coordinates 32.3873°, -83.3514°.

What is the median household income in Cochran?

The median household income in Cochran is approximately $33,456 based on the most recent open data.

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Cochran

Total population

4,803

Median home value

$112,800

22%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$33,456

Cochran$33k

National$74k

Elevation104 m

Land area12.33 km²

Weather82°F · Sunny

Coordinates32.39°, -83.35°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

104 m

Area

12.33 km²

Official website

www.cityofcochran.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Cochran is a city in Bleckley County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 5,026. The city is the county seat of Bleckley County.

History & geography

History

Cochran, originally known as Dykesboro, was settled in the 1850s by B. B. Dykes. It was renamed Cochran in 1869 after Arthur Cochran, a railroad official who brought the Macon and Brunswick Railroad to town. In 1912, Cochran was designated seat of the newly formed Bleckley County.

Geography

Cochran is located at (32.386646, -83.350684). The city is located in the central part of the state along U.S. Route 23, which runs from southeast to northwest to the northeast of downtown, leading northwest to Macon and southeast to Eastman. Georgia State Route 26 runs from southwest to northeast through the center of the city, leading northeast to Dudley (after meeting U.S. Route 80), and southwest to Hawkinsville, concurrent with U.S. Route 129 Alternate. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.63%, is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

28.6

Median home value

$112,800

Housing units

1,783

Poverty rate

32.1%

Unemployment

12.1%

Race & ethnicity

White

44.5%

Black

48%

Asian

2.1%

Hispanic

5.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

32.3873

Longitude

-83.3514

Water area

0.17 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

82°F

Sunny

Tonight

56°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

84°F

Sunny

Sunday Night

53°F

Mostly Clear

Monday

87°F

Sunny

Monday Night

56°F

Clear

Forecast for Cochran, GA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

39.8%

Diabetes

14.8%

Adult obesity

41%

Binge drinking

14.1%

Adult smoking

18.7%

No leisure activity

31.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Bleckley County Primary School
Elementary · Cochran · 766 students · 18.2:1 ratio
Bleckley County High School
High · Cochran · 671 students · 14.9:1 ratio
Bleckley Middle School
Middle · Cochran · 561 students · 13.7:1 ratio
Bleckley County Elementary School
Elementary · Cochran · 554 students · 12.6:1 ratio
Bleckley County Success Academy
High · Cochran · 53 students · 17.7:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).