Cook County, GA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Cook County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,563 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 75.3 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.22% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,323 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cook County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Cook County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,093 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.29% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Cook County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $300,000 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $901 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.1% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Cook County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Cook County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Cook County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Cook County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Cook County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.2% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |