Cochran is a place where college students are a big part of the character and culture of the town. Small towns have often struggled with declining populations over the past few decades, but the presence of such a large college student population has helped Cochran to fight this trend. Not only does the college population add spending and jobs to local economy, but it also contributes a very tangible, youthful energy to the town.
The overall education level of Cochran is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.47% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Cochran in 2022 was $20,086, which is low income relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $80,344 for a family of four. However, Cochran contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Cochran also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 31.11% of its population below the federal poverty line.
Cochran is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Cochran home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cochran residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Cochran include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Cochran is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
