Cottonwood, AL

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Cottonwood Overview

1,244
TOTAL POPULATION
619
MALE POPULATION
625
FEMALE POPULATION
99.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,414
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,223
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$31,591
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,407
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
459
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cottonwood Zip Codes

Cottonwood Area Codes

Race in Cottonwood

The most populous races in Cottonwood are White / Caucasian (785 | 63.1%), Black / African American (392 | 31.5%), and Two or more Races (47 | 3.8%).
Race in Cottonwood
Race# Population% Population
Asian30.2%
Black / African American39231.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan171.4%
White / Caucasian78563.1%
Two or more Races473.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,244100.0%

Ancestry in Cottonwood

The most populous ancestries reported in Cottonwood are American (288 | 23.2%), Irish (100 | 8.0%), German (71 | 5.7%), English (68 | 5.5%), and European (21 | 1.7%), together accounting for 44.1% of all Cottonwood residents.
Ancestry in Cottonwood
Ancestry# Population% Population
American28823.2%
Brazilian60.5%
British40.3%
Dutch30.2%
English685.5%
European211.7%
German715.7%
Irish1008.0%
Italian50.4%
Korean30.2%
Norwegian211.7%
Polish50.4%
Portuguese60.5%
Scandinavian30.2%
Scotch-Irish30.2%
Scottish30.2%
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Immigrants in Cottonwood

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cottonwood came from Asia (3 | 0.2%), Europe (3 | 0.2%), Germany (3 | 0.2%), Philippines (3 | 0.2%), and South Eastern Asia (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.2% of all Cottonwood residents.
Immigrants in Cottonwood
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia30.2%
Europe30.2%
Germany30.2%
Philippines30.2%
South Eastern Asia30.2%
Western Europe30.2%
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Sex and Age in Cottonwood

Sex and Age in Cottonwood

The most populous age groups in Cottonwood are 50 to 54 Years (94 | 15.2%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (78 | 12.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (4.2%)31 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years30 (4.9%)17 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years46 (7.4%)22 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years43 (7.0%)44 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years18 (2.9%)30 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years28 (4.5%)27 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years31 (5.0%)47 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years23 (3.7%)62 (9.9%)
40 to 44 Years49 (7.9%)78 (12.5%)
45 to 49 Years24 (3.9%)20 (3.2%)
50 to 54 Years94 (15.2%)36 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years71 (11.5%)58 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years43 (7.0%)36 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years15 (2.4%)38 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years32 (5.2%)27 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years23 (3.7%)12 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)40 (6.4%)
85 Years and over23 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total619 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cottonwood

Median Family Size in Cottonwood

The median family size in Cottonwood is 3.14 persons per family, with single female/mother families (88 | 29.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (35 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cottonwood
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple174 (58.6%)3.07
Single Male/Father35 (11.8%)2.66
Single Female/Mother88 (29.6%)3.45
Total Families297 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Cottonwood

The median household size in Cottonwood is 2.21 persons per household, with single female/mother households (88 | 15.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (267 | 47.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cottonwood
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple174 (30.8%)3.09
Single Male/Father35 (6.2%)2.71
Single Female/Mother88 (15.6%)3.48
Non-family267 (47.3%)1.14
Total Households564 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonwood

Out of a total of 564 households in Cottonwood, 297 (52.7%) are family households, while 267 (47.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 138, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 237.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonwood
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-237 (42.0%)
2-Person Households138 (24.5%)22 (3.9%)
3-Person Households95 (16.8%)8 (1.4%)
4-Person Households45 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households19 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (52.7%)267 (47.3%)

Female Fertility in Cottonwood

Fertility by Age in Cottonwood

Female Fertility by Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cottonwood

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cottonwood
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Cottonwood

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cottonwood
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cottonwood

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cottonwood
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Cottonwood

Income Overview in Cottonwood

Per Capita Income in Cottonwood is $20,414, while median incomes of families and households are $40,223 and $31,591 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,244$20,414
Median Family Income297$40,223
Mean Family Income297$57,753
Median Household Income564$31,591
Mean Household Income564$42,113
Income Deficit297$9,407
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,24428.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,24471.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2440.50

Earnings by Sex in Cottonwood

Average Earnings in Cottonwood are $29,519, $31,308 for men and $22,279 for women, a difference of 28.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Cottonwood
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male229 (46.5%)$31,308
Female263 (53.5%)$22,279
Total492 (100.0%)$29,519

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonwood

The most common earnings brackets in Cottonwood are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (49 | 21.4%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (30 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonwood
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less34 (14.8%)21 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)7 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4997 (3.1%)11 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)29 (11.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)20 (7.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)26 (9.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (3.9%)17 (6.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (2.6%)5 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99936 (15.7%)21 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99949 (21.4%)27 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99916 (7.0%)30 (11.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (9.2%)10 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99925 (10.9%)3 (1.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+15 (6.6%)22 (8.4%)
Total229 (100.0%)263 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood

Average earnings in Cottonwood are $31,453 for men and $26,458 for women, a difference of 15.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,688, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,664. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $115,556, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $17,188.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,664$0
High School Diploma$31,591$26,458
College or Associate's Degree$59,688$17,188
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$31,453$26,458

Family Income in Cottonwood

Family Income Brackets in Cottonwood

According to the Cottonwood family income data, there are 89 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (3.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000155.1%
$10,000 to $14,999217.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994816.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993210.8%
$35,000 to $49,9998930.0%
$50,000 to $74,999206.7%
$75,000 to $99,999258.4%
$100,000 to $149,999175.7%
$150,000 to $199,999113.7%
$200,000+196.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonwood

3-person families (95 | 32.0%) account for the highest median family income in Cottonwood with $40,583 per family, while 2-person families (141 | 47.5%) have the highest median income of $19,716 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families141 (47.5%)$39,432
3-Person Families95 (32.0%)$40,583
4-Person Families45 (15.1%)$0
5-Person Families16 (5.4%)$35,714
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total297 (100.0%)$40,223

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonwood

The median family income in Cottonwood is $40,223, with families comprising 3+ earners (9) having the highest median family income of $139,375, while families with no earners (87) have the lowest median family income of $24,917, accounting for 3.0% and 29.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonwood
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners87 (29.3%)$24,917
1 Earner101 (34.0%)$39,728
2 Earners100 (33.7%)$69,375
3+ Earners9 (3.0%)$139,375
Total297 (100.0%)$40,223

Household Income in Cottonwood

Household Income Brackets in Cottonwood

With 123 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Cottonwood, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (1.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008615.2%
$10,000 to $14,999519.0%
$15,000 to $24,9998114.4%
$25,000 to $34,9999516.8%
$35,000 to $49,99912321.8%
$50,000 to $74,999549.6%
$75,000 to $99,999254.4%
$100,000 to $149,999193.4%
$150,000 to $199,999112.0%
$200,000+193.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonwood

The median household income in Cottonwood is $31,591, with the highest median household income of $37,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 230 households (40.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years190 (33.7%)$30,500
45 to 64 Years230 (40.8%)$37,250
65+ Years144 (25.5%)$30,682
Total564 (100.0%)$31,591

Poverty in Cottonwood

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood

With 29.4% poverty level for males and 35.2% for females among the residents of Cottonwood, 15 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 27 females (87.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (53.8%)27 (87.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (32.2%)12 (48.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)5 (41.7%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (29.7%)37 (72.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)43 (58.1%)
35 to 44 Years32 (44.4%)48 (34.3%)
45 to 54 Years58 (49.1%)11 (19.6%)
55 to 64 Years25 (21.9%)20 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (16.9%)
75 Years and over5 (10.9%)6 (11.5%)
Total182 (29.4%)220 (35.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood

According to the poverty statistics in Cottonwood, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (46.2%)4 (12.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years40 (67.8%)13 (52.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (52.9%)14 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (58.3%)
16 and 17 Years14 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years26 (70.3%)14 (27.5%)
25 to 34 Years59 (100.0%)31 (41.9%)
35 to 44 Years40 (55.6%)92 (65.7%)
45 to 54 Years60 (50.8%)45 (80.4%)
55 to 64 Years89 (78.1%)74 (78.7%)
65 to 74 Years47 (100.0%)54 (83.1%)
75 Years and over41 (89.1%)46 (88.5%)
Total437 (70.6%)405 (64.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonwood

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cottonwood show that 15.5% or 27 of the total 174 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 17.2%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonwood
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children101 (82.8%)21 (17.2%)
1 or 2 Children36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (84.5%)27 (15.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (26.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)40 (61.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)46 (52.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood

The poverty data for Cottonwood shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (15.5%) and 46 of the single-parent households (37.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (17.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (58.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children21 (17.2%)6 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children6 (14.3%)40 (58.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (15.5%)46 (37.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Cottonwood

Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonwood

Among the 446 employed individuals in Cottonwood, private company employees (338 | 75.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (32 | 7.2%), and local government employees (32 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonwood
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees33875.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)61.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)327.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations204.5%
Local Government Employees327.2%
State Government Employees92.0%
Federal Government Employees92.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total446100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cottonwood

According to the labor force statistics for Cottonwood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,050), 43.7% or 459 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 8 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 77.1% or 37 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years37 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years31 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years58 (74.4%)6 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years128 (60.4%)2 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years84 (48.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years62 (48.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years17 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total459 (43.7%)8 (1.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood

According to labor force statistics for Cottonwood, 52.3% of individuals (380) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (727) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 60.3% or 182 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School67 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma182 (60.3%)10 (3.3%)
College / Associate Degree97 (48.5%)4 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total380 (52.3%)15 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonwood are Health Diagnosing & Treating (46 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (13 | 2.9%), Health Technologists (10 | 2.2%), Management (9 | 2.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (7 | 1.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cottonwood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Management (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Business & Financial3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (21.1%)56 (78.9%)
Total (Overall)202 (44.8%)249 (55.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cottonwood are Food Preparation & Serving (32 | 7.1%), Personal Care & Service (25 | 5.5%), Security & Protection (24 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 4.9%), and Law Enforcement (18 | 4.0%).
Services Occupations in Cottonwood

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cottonwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (68.2%), and Personal Care & Service (36.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Security & Protection (75.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Personal Care & Service9 (36.0%)16 (64.0%)
Total (Category)40 (33.6%)79 (66.4%)
Total (Overall)202 (44.8%)249 (55.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cottonwood are Sales & Related (70 | 15.5%), and Office & Administration (59 | 13.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cottonwood

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related21 (30.0%)49 (70.0%)
Office & Administration18 (30.5%)41 (69.5%)
Total (Category)39 (30.2%)90 (69.8%)
Total (Overall)202 (44.8%)249 (55.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cottonwood are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24 | 5.3%), and Construction & Extraction (22 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cottonwood

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)202 (44.8%)249 (55.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cottonwood are Production (48 | 10.6%), Transportation (19 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (19 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cottonwood

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Production43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
Transportation16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Material Moving3 (15.8%)16 (84.2%)
Total (Category)62 (72.1%)24 (27.9%)
Total (Overall)202 (44.8%)249 (55.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood

Employment Industries in Cottonwood

The major employment industries in Cottonwood include Retail Trade (100 | 22.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 18.2%), Manufacturing (51 | 11.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (33 | 7.3%), and Construction (29 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Cottonwood

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood

The Cottonwood industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
Retail Trade32 (32.0%)68 (68.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Utilities2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Information12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9 (11.0%)73 (89.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Public Administration3 (14.3%)18 (85.7%)
Total202 (44.8%)249 (55.2%)

Education in Cottonwood

School Enrollment in Cottonwood

The most common levels of schooling among the 225 students in Cottonwood are elementary school (60 | 26.7%), college / undergraduate (55 | 24.4%), and middle school (52 | 23.1%).
School Enrollment in Cottonwood
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten31.3%
Elementary School6026.7%
Middle School5223.1%
High School5223.1%
College / Undergraduate5524.4%
Graduate / Professional31.3%
Total225100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonwood

Out of a total of 225 students who are enrolled in schools in Cottonwood, 16 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 209 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (82.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 47 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonwood
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds43 (95.6%)2 (4.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (17.6%)14 (82.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total209 (92.9%)16 (7.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonwood

Business (32 | 33.0%), education (19 | 19.6%), liberal arts & history (16 | 16.5%), physical & health sciences (15 | 15.5%), and science & technology (9 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 97 individuals in Cottonwood who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonwood
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1515.5%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology99.3%
Business3233.0%
Education1919.6%
Literature & Languages66.2%
Liberal Arts & History1616.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total97100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cottonwood

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonwood

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cottonwood are males with 3 vehicles (86, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (76, making up 35.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonwood
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle35 (17.5%)71 (28.9%)
2 Vehicles50 (25.0%)61 (24.8%)
3 Vehicles86 (43.0%)76 (30.9%)
4 Vehicles29 (14.5%)25 (10.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)13 (5.3%)
Total200 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cottonwood

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cottonwood are 30 to 34 minutes (120 commuters, 28.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (76 commuters, 18.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (44 commuters, 10.5%).
Commute Time in Cottonwood
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes20.5%
5 to 9 Minutes307.1%
10 to 14 Minutes4410.5%
15 to 19 Minutes286.7%
20 to 24 Minutes7618.1%
25 to 29 Minutes266.2%
30 to 34 Minutes12028.6%
35 to 39 Minutes255.9%
40 to 44 Minutes133.1%
45 to 59 Minutes255.9%
60 to 89 Minutes286.7%
90 or more Minutes30.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Cottonwood

The most common commute times in Cottonwood are 30 to 34 minutes (57 commuters, 30.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (63 commuters, 27.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cottonwood
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (5.9%)19 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (5.9%)33 (14.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes12 (6.4%)16 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes37 (19.8%)39 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes18 (9.6%)8 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes57 (30.5%)63 (27.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes12 (6.4%)13 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes13 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (5.3%)15 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (2.1%)24 (10.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonwood

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cottonwood are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (49, 26.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (41, 17.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonwood
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (5.9%)19 (8.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (3.2%)3 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM28 (15.0%)13 (5.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM49 (26.2%)25 (10.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (9.1%)13 (5.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM40 (21.4%)37 (15.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7 (3.7%)41 (17.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)24 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)26 (11.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (5.3%)16 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)12 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total187 (100.0%)233 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonwood

Of the total 564 dwellings in Cottonwood, owner-occupied units account for 371 (65.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 193 (34.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonwood
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units37165.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units19334.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units564100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonwood
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23742.0%
2-Person Household16028.4%
3-Person Household10318.3%
4+ Person Household6411.4%
Total Housing Units564100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household163 (68.8%)74 (31.2%)
2-Person Household111 (69.4%)49 (30.6%)
3-Person Household50 (48.5%)53 (51.5%)
4+ Person Household47 (73.4%)17 (26.6%)
Total Housing Units371 (65.8%)193 (34.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School75 (71.4%)30 (28.6%)
High School Diploma114 (52.8%)102 (47.2%)
College/Associate Degree118 (70.7%)49 (29.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher64 (84.2%)12 (15.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonwood
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6411.4%
35 to 44 Years12622.3%
45 to 54 Years10117.9%
55 to 64 Years12922.9%
65 to 74 Years8314.7%
75 to 84 Years539.4%
85 Years and Over81.4%
Total564100.0%

Housing Finances in Cottonwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonwood
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied371 (65.8%)$35,375
Renter-Occupied193 (34.2%)$19,635
Average564 (100.0%)$31,591

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonwood
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00047 (12.7%)39 (20.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (3.8%)37 (19.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (5.4%)24 (12.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (6.2%)14 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99980 (21.6%)15 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (16.7%)61 (31.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (5.9%)3 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more30 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonwood

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonwood
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300126 (34.0%)62 (32.1%)
$300 to $49989 (24.0%)31 (16.1%)
$500 to $79965 (17.5%)22 (11.4%)
$800 to $99921 (5.7%)15 (7.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49961 (16.4%)9 (4.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9995 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cottonwood

Housing Structures in Cottonwood

Housing Structures in Cottonwood
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached40371.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments5810.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments295.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other7413.1%
Total564100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonwood

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonwood
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached303 (75.2%)100 (24.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other68 (91.9%)6 (8.1%)
Total371 (65.8%)193 (34.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonwood

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonwood
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms15 (4.0%)36 (18.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms140 (37.7%)129 (66.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms145 (39.1%)28 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms68 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonwood

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonwood
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5 (1.3%)5 (2.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (0.5%)20 (10.4%)
Electricity362 (97.6%)162 (83.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used2 (0.5%)6 (3.1%)
Total371 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonwood

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonwood
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (8.1%)23 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle104 (28.0%)126 (65.3%)
2 Vehicles118 (31.8%)27 (14.0%)
3 or more Vehicles119 (32.1%)17 (8.8%)
Total371 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cottonwood

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cottonwood

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units233138
Median Property Value$93,600$126,500
Median Household Income$36,625$19
Monthly Housing Costs$293$0
Real Estate Taxes$335$41

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00046 (19.7%)19 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99975 (32.2%)35 (25.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999109 (46.8%)84 (60.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00038 (16.3%)4 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99942 (18.0%)9 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (12.9%)15 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (17.6%)50 (36.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99947 (20.2%)21 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (5.6%)7 (5.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (4.7%)9 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more11 (4.7%)8 (5.8%)
Total233 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cottonwood

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cottonwood
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x87 (37.3%)32,153 (23,299.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (9.0%)60 (43.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x36 (15.4%)14 (10.1%)
4.0x or more74 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800162 (69.5%)9 (6.5%)
$800 to $1,49911 (4.7%)92 (66.7%)
$800 to $1,4992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cottonwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years27 (39.1%)42 (60.9%)
26 to 34 Years69 (53.5%)60 (46.5%)
35 to 44 Years140 (66.0%)72 (34.0%)
45 to 54 Years122 (70.1%)52 (29.9%)
55 to 64 Years172 (82.7%)36 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older86 (87.8%)12 (12.2%)
Total970 (78.0%)274 (22.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonwood
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27 (39.1%)42 (60.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonwood
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000288 (68.1%)135 (31.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999387 (80.3%)95 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99997 (80.8%)23 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (75.6%)19 (24.4%)
$100,000 and over139 (98.6%)2 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 653 (93.0%)4 (7.0%)
6 to 18 Years148 (80.0%)41 (22.2%)
19 to 25 Years7 (10.1%)24 (34.8%)
25 to 34 Years30 (23.3%)46 (35.7%)
35 to 44 Years24 (11.3%)126 (59.4%)
45 to 54 Years58 (33.3%)68 (39.1%)
55 to 64 Years67 (32.2%)122 (58.7%)
65 to 74 Years109 (97.3%)66 (58.9%)
75 Years and over86 (87.8%)54 (55.1%)
Total582 (46.8%)551 (44.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cottonwood

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (8.3%)10 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years75 (24.7%)36 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years18 (38.3%)20 (30.8%)
75 Years and over13 (28.3%)22 (42.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cottonwood

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (29.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)12 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.0%)10 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (8.3%)3 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years42 (13.8%)17 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.3%)6 (9.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years64 (21.0%)34 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.5%)20 (30.8%)
75 Years and over10 (21.7%)10 (19.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (11.2%)11 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.5%)3 (4.6%)
75 Years and over3 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Cottonwood

Computing Device Access in Cottonwood

Computing Device Access in Cottonwood
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27949.5%
Smartphone38367.9%
Tablet16228.7%
No Computing Device14225.2%
Total564100.0%

Internet Access in Cottonwood

Internet Access in Cottonwood
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home23742.0%
Cellular Data Only569.9%
Satellite Internet8114.4%
No Internet18633.0%
Total564100.0%

Cottonwood Summary

Cottonwood is a small town located in Houston County, Alabama. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the state, approximately 20 miles north of the Florida border. The town is part of the Dothan metropolitan area and has a population of approximately 1,500 people.

History

Cottonwood was founded in 1836 by settlers from Georgia and South Carolina. The town was named after the abundance of cottonwood trees in the area. The town was incorporated in 1887 and was the first town in Houston County to be incorporated.
In the late 19th century, Cottonwood was a thriving agricultural community. Cotton was the main crop grown in the area, and the town was home to several cotton gins. The town also had a sawmill, a gristmill, and a brickyard.
In the early 20th century, the town began to decline as the cotton industry declined. The Great Depression further exacerbated the town’s economic woes. In the 1940s, the town began to experience a resurgence as the timber industry began to boom. The town was also home to several sawmills and lumber companies.

Geography

Cottonwood is located in the southeastern corner of Houston County, Alabama. The town is situated on the banks of the Choctawhatchee River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and is located approximately 20 miles north of the Florida border.
The climate in Cottonwood is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is 56 inches.

Economy

Cottonwood’s economy is largely based on agriculture and timber. The town is home to several farms that grow cotton, corn, soybeans, and other crops. The town is also home to several sawmills and lumber companies.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer and a plastics manufacturer.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cottonwood was 1,500. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Cottonwood was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 17.3% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cottonwood?
Total Population of Cottonwood is 1,244.
What is the Total Male Population of Cottonwood?
Total Male Population of Cottonwood is 619.
What is the Total Female Population of Cottonwood?
Total Female Population of Cottonwood is 625.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood?
There are 99.04 Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood?
There are 100.97 Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood.
What is the Median Population Age in Cottonwood?
Median Population Age in Cottonwood is 44.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cottonwood
Average Family Size in Cottonwood is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cottonwood
Average Household Size in Cottonwood is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cottonwood?
Per Capita income in Cottonwood is $20,414.
What is the Median Family Income in Cottonwood?
Median Family Income in Cottonwood is $40,223.
What is the Median Household income in Cottonwood?
Median Household Income in Cottonwood is $31,591.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood?
Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood is 28.8%.
Women in Cottonwood earn 71.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cottonwood?
Family Income Deficit in Cottonwood is $9,407.
Families that are below poverty line in Cottonwood earn $9,407 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cottonwood?
There are 459 People in the Labor Forcein in Cottonwood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cottonwood?
43.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Cottonwood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood?
Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood is 1.7%.