Overview Cordova is a tiny village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 656 people and just one neighborhood, Cordova is the 720th largest community in Illinois. Occupations and Workforce Cordova is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Cordova is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Cordova who work in office and administrative support (12.97%), healthcare (12.03%), and teaching (8.54%). Setting & Lifestyle Cordova is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village鈥檚 good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cordova鈥檚 overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Cordova is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Cordova, the average commute to work is 30.46 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. Cordova is a small village, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day. Cordova Demographics The education level of Cordova citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 22.97% of adults in Cordova have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Cordova in 2022 was $40,408, which is upper middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $161,632 for a family of four. The people who call Cordova home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cordova residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Cordova include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Norwegian. The most common language spoken in Cordova is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and German/Yiddish.