Census Bureau data for Cotulla 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 — Cotulla city
- What is the median household income in Cotulla city?
- The median household income in Cotulla city is $58,511 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Cotulla city?
- The poverty rate in Cotulla city is 21.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Cotulla city?
- $79,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Cotulla city residents have a college degree?
- 11.4% of adults in Cotulla city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,690
Median Income
$58,511
Median Home Value
$79,000
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,923 (+11.3%)
Home Value:
$-8,200 (-9.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+6.4 pp (+43.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.0 pp (+35.7%)
Unemployment:
+0.1 pp (+2.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,690
Median Age
38.0
Female
43.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 7.3%
Black 0.4%
Two or More 43.2%
Other 25.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,511
±$13,300
-$17,781 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$55,785
Median Family Income
$58,848
Poverty Rate
21.2%
+10.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
29.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
5.9%
$35–50k
18.3%
$50–75k
20.6%
$75–100k
17.2%
$100–150k
10.3%
$150–200k
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,416
Owner-Occupied
77.2%
Renter-Occupied
22.8%
Vacancy Rate
27.7%
Median Home Value
$79,000
-$181,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
—
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
51.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.4%
$50–100k
29.0%
$100–200k
22.4%
$200–300k
2.9%
$300–500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
58.8%
$500–1k
15.7%
$1–1.5k
25.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.1%
1 vehicle
18.6%
2 vehicles
61.2%
3+
18.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.3%
5–19 units
11.5%
Mobile home
24.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.0%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
7.8%
2000–2009
12.2%
2010+
14.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
74.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.4%
-21.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.6%
Some College / Associate
7.6%
Less Than High School
13.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
-1.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.9%
Self-Employed
17.8%
Government Workers
35.0%
Private For-Profit
47.2%
Industry
Public Admin
33.8%
Agriculture
16.9%
Edu/Health
16.1%
Retail
8.5%
Prof. Services
7.4%
Construction
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Finance
2.8%
Transportation
2.0%
Wholesale
1.9%
Occupation
Construction
41.3%
Food Prep
20.7%
Management
19.0%
Sales
13.9%
Production
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
12.4 min
Drove Alone
82.4%
Carpool
14.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,024
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.4%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
13.1%
15–19
14.3%
20–24
3.5%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
14.4%
45–54
8.2%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
4.4%
75–84
12.8%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 27.1%
Working age (18–64): 72.9%
65 and over: 20.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.5%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
11.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
15.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.9%
Uninsured
14.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.4%
Has a Computer
90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
98.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023