The population of Codell City, Texas, is diverse. While overwhelmingly White, the city is also home to large numbers of Native Americans, Germans, Irish, and Scottish residents. Its language is English, but other important languages include Spanish, Italian, and Norwegian. The median age of the city is 39 years. As a result, males outnumber females in the city. There are 86.4 males per 100 females, according to the 2010 Census.
The median property value in Codell City was $79,800 in 2019, which is 0.332 times smaller than the national average. It declined from $82,300 in 2018 to $79,800 in 2019—a decrease of 3.04%. New Cordell, OK has a high homeownership rate (64.8%). It also has a low unemployment rate, with an average commute time of 26.2 minutes. The majority of people in the city commute alone to work, and car ownership is fairly high, at two cars per household.
Founded in 1892, Cordell is the county seat of Washita. Located on U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 152, it was named after the late Wayne W. Cordell, a prominent rancher and a former U.S. Postmaster. The town's population increased dramatically from about 950 in 1910 to 2,936 by the end of the twentieth century, but declined again in the following decade.
In 1909, the county's first courthouse was a wooden structure. Later, it burned down. Most records were saved. After the fire, a new courthouse was built. In addition to the original courthouse, Cordell is home to the Cordell Carnegie Community Library, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is home to the annual Pumpkin Festival and has been designated a Great American Main Street Community.