Cochran
City in Bleckley County, Georgia
Cochran is a city in Bleckley County, Georgia, with 5,026 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 341 ft (104 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Empire, 5.3 miles SE.
- 5,026residents (2020 Census)
- 341 ftelevation · 104 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.7 km²
- 1,022 / sq mipopulation density
- 31014ZIP code
About Cochran
Cochran is a city and the county seat of Bleckley County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 5,026.
Cochran is named for Judge Arthur E. Cochran and was incorporated on March 19, 1869. Judge Cochran was largely instrumental in developing this section of Georgia through his work as president of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad, now the Southern Railway (a component of Norfolk Southern Railway). Once known as Dykesboro, Cochran was settled by B. B. Dykes, who owned the land on which the town is built. The earliest settlers located here to work in the turpentine industry.
Cochran is home to Bleckley County High School and Middle Georgia State University. The city's nickname, Castle City, comes from the similar theme the mascots of each school's athletic program share (Barons, Royals, and Knights).
Three properties in Cochran are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Bleckley County Courthouse in Courthouse Square, the Cochran Municipal Building and School at the junction of Dykes and Second streets, and Hillcrest at 706 Beech Street.
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Living in Cochran
- Median household income
- $33,456
- Median home value
- $112,800
- Median rent
- $766/mo
- Median age
- 28.6
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Cochran had 5,026 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,026 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,022 per sq mi (395 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cochran at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bleckley County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,026 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.92 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3881° N, 83.3504° W |
| ZIP code | 31014 |
| Official website | cityofcochran.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1317328 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cochran
- Empire5.3 mi SE
- Hawkinsville9.6 mi SW
- Chester11.4 mi E
- Allentown15.3 mi NE
- Danville16.2 mi N
- Montrose16.5 mi NE
- Eastman16.8 mi SE
- Dexter17.3 mi E
- Cadwell18.4 mi E
- Dudley18.5 mi NE
- Jeffersonville20.5 mi N
- Robins AFB20.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Cochran
What county is Cochran in?
Cochran is in Bleckley County, Georgia.
What is the population of Cochran, GA?
5,026 people lived in Cochran at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cochran, GA?
The ZIP code of Cochran is 31014.
What is the elevation of Cochran?
341 feet (104 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cochran?
Empire (5.3 mi), Hawkinsville (9.6 mi), Chester (11.4 mi), Allentown (15.3 mi), Danville (16.2 mi).
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