Small-town market profile · Georgia
Cordele, GA area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Cordele area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 19,237
- −4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,908
- Median household income
- $45,105
- +25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $140,200
- Jobs located here
- 8,405
- Highest market score
- 60
- Home repair trades, #134 of 526 scored small-town markets
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What this means
An estimated 19,237 people live in the Cordele area, in 7,908 households. Population estimates show the Cordele area declined 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Cordele area is $45,105 a year, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Cordele area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Cordele area are for home repair companies (60), pet businesses (52) and dentists and orthodontists (46). The Cordele area ranks #134 of 526 scored small-town markets for home repair companies.
The Cordele area is made up of one county, Crisp County. For its number of households, the Cordele area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Cordele area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Cordele area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 60 | #134 of 526 | 5 | 6.3 | $3.7M | 154 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #246 of 527 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #291 of 526 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.5M | 153 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #369 of 529 | 5 | 6.3 | $4.9M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 32 | #487 of 533 | 12 | 15.2 | Index only | 157 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 31 | #429 of 537 | 14 | 17.7 | $1.2M | 97 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 30 | #382 of 454 | 6 | 7.6 | $449K | 45 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #452 of 504 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 26 | #486 of 535 | 7 | 8.9 | $594K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 25 | #484 of 538 | 15 | 19.0 | $400K | 90 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #515 of 538 | 43 | 54.4 | $135K | 64 | 3 |
| Real estate | 22 | #527 of 536 | 18 | 22.8 | Index only | 132 | 14 |
| Funeral homes | 20 | #344 of 365 | 5 | 6.3 | $250K | 37 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 17 | #532 of 538 | 59 | 74.6 | $411K | 62 | 14 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 16 | #524 of 538 | 61 | 77.1 | $123K | 81 | 23 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 14 | #520 of 536 | 21 | 26.6 | $599K | 68 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 13 | #526 of 536 | 17 | 21.5 | $740K | 58 | 8 |
| Pizza | 12 | #517 of 520 | 8 | 10.1 | $3M | 60 | 22 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 11 | #534 of 538 | 99 | 125.2 | $245K | 66 | 38 |
| Barbershops | 10 | #360 of 377 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 10 | #495 of 506 | 6 | 7.6 | $692K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 9 | #535 of 538 | 31 | 39.2 | $194K | 72 | 19 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 7 | #455 of 458 | 10 | 12.6 | $752K | 42 | 19 |
| Nail salons | 6 | #386 of 387 | 6 | 7.6 | $970K | 58 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 6 | #399 of 400 | 7 | 8.9 | $1.1M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 6 | #528 of 529 | 14 | 17.7 | $3M | 38 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 5 | #429 of 431 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.2M | 48 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 4 | #536 of 536 | 28 | 35.4 | $711K | 30 | 22 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 4 | #536 of 537 | 24 | 30.3 | $1M | 33 | 22 |
| Grocery stores | 3 | #505 of 506 | 14 | 17.7 | $3M | 32 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 3 | #537 of 538 | 39 | 49.3 | $1.1M | 32 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 3 | #537 of 538 | 26 | 32.9 | $224K | 52 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | Index only | 46 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $8.1M | 195 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2M | 65 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $3.3M | 195 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.9M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3M | Too few | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $9.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $18.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Cordele area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6M | $759 | 79 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19.9M | $2,519 | 97 |
| Food away from home | $24.3M | $3,070 | 75 |
| Groceries | $41.8M | $5,290 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.8M | $736 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $340 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.2M | $525 | 53 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.5M | $951 | 74 |
| Pets | $5.7M | $717 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.6M | $1,590 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17M | $2,151 | 110 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $18.7M | $2,370 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.8M | $1,241 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $102.9M | $13,013 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Cordele area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,237−4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,908
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 56%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 273 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 73
- Median household income
- $45,105+25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,845
- Median home value
- $140,200
- Jobs located here
- 8,405
- Daytime population
- 20,304Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Crisp County, GA19,790 people
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Questions
How fast is the Cordele, GA area growing?
Population estimates put the Cordele area at 19,237 people in 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,908 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Cordele, GA area spend?
Households in the Cordele area spend about $102.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $41.8M on groceries and $24.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Cordele area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Cordele, GA area?
Of the business types scored in the Cordele area, home repair companies (60), pet businesses (52) and dentists and orthodontists (46) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #134 of 526 scored small-town markets.
How does the Cordele, GA area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Cordele area is $45,105, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $140,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 32 of the 56 business types have a score in the Cordele area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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