Census Bureau data for Cottonwood city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Cottonwood city
- What is the median household income in Cottonwood city?
- The median household income in Cottonwood city is $56,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood city?
- The poverty rate in Cottonwood city is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Cottonwood city?
- $206,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Cottonwood city?
- The median gross rent in Cottonwood city is $942 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Cottonwood city residents have a college degree?
- 23.6% of adults in Cottonwood city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,138
Median Income
$56,250
Median Home Value
$206,800
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.6%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,105 (+14.5%)
Home Value:
+$78,200 (+60.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.4 pp (+367.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.9 pp (-10.9%)
Unemployment:
+7.6 pp (+760%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,138
Median Age
36.0
Female
51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.5%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,250
±$10,478
-$18,386 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$75,339
Median Family Income
$77,917
Poverty Rate
14.5%
+7.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
14.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
6.3%
$25–35k
13.1%
$35–50k
15.3%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
21.8%
$100–150k
12.8%
$150–200k
2.7%
$200k+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
438
Owner-Occupied
73.0%
Renter-Occupied
27.0%
Vacancy Rate
16.2%
Median Home Value
$206,800
-$169,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$942
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.2%
$50–100k
1.9%
$100–200k
19.4%
$200–300k
31.3%
$300–500k
18.7%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
24.8%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3+
38.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.5%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.5%
Mobile home
18.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.4%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
26.5%
2000–2009
0.5%
2010+
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.6%
-7.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.9%
Some College / Associate
16.8%
Less Than High School
0.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
+4.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.8%
Self-Employed
4.2%
Government Workers
16.9%
Private For-Profit
79.0%
Industry
Retail
25.0%
Prof. Services
15.6%
Construction
12.1%
Public Admin
11.0%
Agriculture
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Edu/Health
6.5%
Finance
4.6%
Arts/Entmt.
3.8%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
29.2%
Management
23.5%
Sales
18.1%
Production
16.3%
Construction
12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.3 min
Drove Alone
92.6%
Carpool
1.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.8%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
367
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
28.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.0%
5–9
9.3%
10–14
8.3%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
21.2%
45–54
8.3%
55–64
3.9%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
6.1%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 25.5%
Working age (18–64): 74.5%
65 and over: 13.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.1%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.5%
With a Disability
17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.0%
Uninsured
12.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.8%
Has a Computer
89.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023