Cook County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cook County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13075
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 075
Geography
- Land Area
- 228.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 233.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.152516
- Longitude
- -83.429445
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,194
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,735
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,145 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,054 | 6.1% |
| White | 10,839 | 63.0% |
| Black | 4,938 | 28.7% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,239 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 3.9% |
| White | 8,488 | 66.7% |
| Black | 3,582 | 28.1% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,532
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,760
- Poverty Rate
- 17.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,065
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,194 | 63.8% |
| Black | 4,839 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,259
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,423 | 33.4% |
| Republican | 3,867 | 37.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,969 | 28.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,782 | 46.6% |
| Female | 5,477 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,492 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 3.3% |
| Black | 2,786 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,351
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,780 | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 22.7% |
| Black | 1,149 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 22 | 41.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,450 | 51.2% |
| Female | 2,901 | 53.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,401 (29.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,053 (17.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,486
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,862
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $989
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.8%
- Work From Home
- 2.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.