The 1994 national census reported a total population for this woreda of 56,027, of whom 27,844 were men and 28,183 women; 1,073 or 1.92% of its population were urban dwellers at the time. The three largest ethnic groups reported in Kokir were the Gurage (95.86%), the Silte (1.99%), and the Oromo (1.61%); all other ethnic groups made up 0.54% of the population.
The 1994 national census indicated a total population of 56,027 in this woreda, comprising 27,844 men and 28,183 women; 1,073 or 1.92% were urban residents at the time. The three largest ethnic groups reported in Kokir were the Gurage (95.86%), the Silte (1.99%), and the Oromo (1.61%); all other ethnic groups made up 0.54% of the population.