Cook County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cook County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cook County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cook County, Georgia. The estimated population of Cook County, Georgia is 17,188 people, with a median age of 37.1.

We can look at the total population in Cook County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,188
 -0.17% -0.01%
2020
17,217
+0.23%
-
2019
17,177
 -0.04% -
2018
17,184
 -0.03% -
2017
17,190
 - -

Population of Cook County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
63.9%
64.9%
 -1.54%
Black/African American
26.8%
27.2%
 -1.47%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
6.1%
5.8%
 +5.17%
Asian
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.1%
 +136.36%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cook County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.1 -1.07% 36.4 -1.62% 38.3 +0.26%
2020 37.5 +0.54% 37 +0.82% 38.2 -0.26%
2019 37.3 -0.27% 36.7 +1.1% 38.3 -0.78%
2018 37.4 +1.08% 36.3 +0.28% 38.6 +2.39%
2017 37 - 36.2 - 37.7 -

The median age of Cook County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,298 -18.2% 1,307 -42.06% 1,065 818
10 to 19 1,179 +21.93% 1,067 +52.06% 1,454 1,715
20 to 29 1,024 +9.4% 1,109 -20.12% 1,119 895
30 to 39 1,069 -10.56% 1,205 -6.93% 956 1,119
40 to 49 1,119 -13.95% 1,111 -4.79% 969 1,055
50 to 59 962 +11.53% 1,213 -9.78% 1,075 1,093
60 to 69 941 +6.13% 961 +11.73% 997 1,073
70+ 683 +7.19% 942 +11.41% 732 1,053

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cook County, Georgia is $45,702.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cook County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,787.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,953.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,286.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cook County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cook County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cook County, Georgia is currently $61,239.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.31% of households in Cook County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cook County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cook County is $22,490.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cook County by the total population of Cook County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cook County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cook County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cook County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cook County over the age of 16 is 13,277.

Of those people, a total of 60.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cook County is 56.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,141 41.40% 13.60%
20 to 24 years 1,066 83.40% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 948 74.20% 12.90%
30 to 34 years 988 81.30% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 1,989 82.70% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 2,253 71.60% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 1,037 71.00% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 1,130 52.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,580 21.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,145 21.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cook County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,148 59.70% 3.20%
Black or African American 3,485 59.30% 11.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 74 63.50% 0.00%
Asian 98 79.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 61 67.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 411 83.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 630 76.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,885 59.40% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cook County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cook County is 7,429, with median earnings of $32,742.00.

Women in Cook County, Georgia earning approximately 78.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,429 $32,742.00
Male 4,047 $38,462.00
Female 3,382 $30,291.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 642 $54,399.00
Business and Financial 147 $33,090.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $56,346.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $14,901.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $0.00
Community and Social Service 191 $45,804.00
Legal 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 402 $43,198.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 89 $49,517.00
Healthcare Practitioners 377 $53,188.00
Healthcare Support 233 $21,661.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 102 $36,389.00
Food Preparation and Serving 389 $18,268.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 151 $31,696.00
Personal Care and Service 205 $25,308.00
Sales 872 $20,769.00
Office and Administrative Support 755 $31,694.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 53 $33,875.00
Construction and Extraction 767 $25,540.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 305 $43,401.00
Production 841 $28,042.00
Transportation and Material Moving 372 $48,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 378 $72,788.00 264 $33,984.00
Business and Financial 58 $32,986.00 89 $35,268.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $56,346.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $14,901.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 58 $47,625.00 133 $44,417.00
Legal 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 80 $58,529.00 322 $42,791.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 80 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $77,083.00 326 $52,946.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 224 $21,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $34,531.00 39 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 131 $63,139.00 258 $15,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 116 $41,477.00 35 $7,083.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $26,467.00 110 $21,429.00
Sales 366 $17,109.00 506 $28,256.00
Office and Administrative Support 170 $42,115.00 585 $31,137.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $37,500.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 667 $28,547.00 100 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 267 $39,327.00 38 $0.00
Production 729 $28,561.00 112 $25,972.00
Transportation and Material Moving 302 $48,750.00 70 $35,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,056 households in Cook County, with an average household size of 2.81 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,199 families in Cook County with an average family size of 3.39 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,026 404 769 1,857
Average Household Size 3.35 4.4 3.96 1.11
Total Families 3,026 404 769 0
Average Household Size 3.31 3.36 3.73 0

Poverty

Of the 4,199 families in Cook County, 18.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cook County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,256 housing units in Cook County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,056 83.46%
Vacant 1,200 16.54%

24.96% of the total 7,256 housing units in Cook County are rental units. This is approximately 1,811 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,901 are occupied by the owner - or 53.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cook County is $797.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cook County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    344
  • Less than $500
    126
  • $500 to $999
    1,284
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    215
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    151
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    35
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cook County is $109,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cook County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    743
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,021
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    847
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    358
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    612
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    219
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    94
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cook County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cook County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    506
  • 1940 to 1949
    174
  • 1950 to 1959
    449
  • 1960 to 1969
    791
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,326
  • 1980 to 1989
    935
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,473
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,318
  • 2010 to 2013
    284
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cook County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    404
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,932
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,966
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,754

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cook County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cook County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cook County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    669
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,592
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    872
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    890
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    610
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,248
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    298
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    90
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    545
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    323
  • 90 or more minutes
    242

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Cook County, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Cook County, Georgia

We have data for 6 places in Cook County, Georgia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.