Cochran is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Cochran to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
The population of Cochran overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Cochran, 22.02% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Cochran in 2022 was $21,630, which is low income relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $86,520 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 32.13% 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.
