Cottonwood, ID

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Cottonwood Overview

1,243
TOTAL POPULATION
574
MALE POPULATION
669
FEMALE POPULATION
85.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
4.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,579
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,833
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,147
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
68.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
32.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
523
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cottonwood Zip Codes

Cottonwood Area Codes

Race in Cottonwood

The most populous races in Cottonwood are White / Caucasian (1,180 | 94.9%), Two or more Races (50 | 4.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 | 1.1%).
Race in Cottonwood
Race# Population% Population
Asian20.2%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino131.1%
Native / Alaskan110.9%
White / Caucasian1,18094.9%
Two or more Races504.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,243100.0%

Ancestry in Cottonwood

The most populous ancestries reported in Cottonwood are German (338 | 27.2%), Swedish (131 | 10.5%), Czech (83 | 6.7%), Norwegian (63 | 5.1%), and Scotch-Irish (63 | 5.1%), together accounting for 54.5% of all Cottonwood residents.
Ancestry in Cottonwood
Ancestry# Population% Population
American191.5%
Bhutanese40.3%
Blackfeet40.3%
Cherokee292.3%
Chippewa30.2%
Czech836.7%
Danish60.5%
Dutch262.1%
English393.1%
European40.3%
Finnish70.6%
French60.5%
French Canadian30.2%
German33827.2%
Hungarian30.2%
Irish604.8%
Italian201.6%
Mexican100.8%
Norwegian635.1%
Polish141.1%
Scotch-Irish635.1%
Scottish181.5%
Spanish30.2%
Swedish13110.5%
Thai20.2%
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Immigrants in Cottonwood

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cottonwood came from Asia (2 | 0.2%), South Eastern Asia (2 | 0.2%), and Thailand (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Cottonwood residents.
Immigrants in Cottonwood
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia20.2%
South Eastern Asia20.2%
Thailand20.2%
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Sex and Age in Cottonwood

Sex and Age in Cottonwood

The most populous age groups in Cottonwood are 15 to 19 Years (80 | 13.9%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (75 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (4.4%)31 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years45 (7.8%)48 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years67 (11.7%)52 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years80 (13.9%)43 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years10 (1.7%)56 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years72 (12.5%)45 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years12 (2.1%)66 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Years65 (11.3%)75 (11.2%)
40 to 44 Years42 (7.3%)29 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years3 (0.5%)73 (10.9%)
50 to 54 Years39 (6.8%)9 (1.3%)
55 to 59 Years22 (3.8%)24 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years31 (5.4%)23 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years29 (5.1%)19 (2.8%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)23 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years7 (1.2%)24 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.9%)3 (0.4%)
85 Years and over20 (3.5%)26 (3.9%)
Total574 (100.0%)669 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cottonwood

Median Family Size in Cottonwood

The median family size in Cottonwood is 4.17 persons per family, with single male/father families (14 | 5.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (34 | 13.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cottonwood
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple212 (81.5%)4.26
Single Male/Father14 (5.4%)4.50
Single Female/Mother34 (13.1%)3.50
Total Families260 (100.0%)4.17

Median Household Size in Cottonwood

The median household size in Cottonwood is 3.11 persons per household, with single male/father households (14 | 3.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.5 persons per household. non-family households (132 | 33.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.02 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cottonwood
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple212 (54.1%)4.26
Single Male/Father14 (3.6%)4.50
Single Female/Mother34 (8.7%)3.50
Non-family132 (33.7%)1.02
Total Households392 (100.0%)3.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonwood

Out of a total of 392 households in Cottonwood, 260 (66.3%) are family households, while 132 (33.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 87, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 129.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonwood
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-129 (32.9%)
2-Person Households87 (22.2%)3 (0.8%)
3-Person Households53 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households33 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households45 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (66.3%)132 (33.7%)

Female Fertility in Cottonwood

Fertility by Age in Cottonwood

Average fertility rate in Cottonwood is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 120.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (71.4%)120.0
35 to 50 years8 (28.6%)45.0
Total28 (100.0%)72.0

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 years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (100.0%)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 Diploma14 (50.0%)163.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree14 (50.0%)189.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total28 (100.0%)72.0

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 Diploma14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Cottonwood

Income Overview in Cottonwood

Per Capita Income in Cottonwood is $23,579, while median incomes of families and households are $63,833 and $55,147 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,243$23,579
Median Family Income260$63,833
Mean Family Income260$72,715
Median Household Income392$55,147
Mean Household Income392$62,870
Income Deficit260$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,24367.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,24332.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2430.35

Earnings by Sex in Cottonwood

Average Earnings in Cottonwood are $38,609, $45,313 for men and $14,516 for women, a difference of 68.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Cottonwood
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male321 (57.8%)$45,313
Female234 (42.2%)$14,516
Total555 (100.0%)$38,609

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonwood

The most common earnings brackets in Cottonwood are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (57 | 17.8%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (31 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonwood
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)29 (12.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99928 (8.7%)28 (12.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)20 (8.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (2.8%)2 (0.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (0.9%)31 (13.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (0.3%)10 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (1.3%)4 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (4.4%)21 (9.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99920 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99957 (17.8%)14 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99921 (6.5%)21 (9.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (3.7%)12 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99936 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99931 (9.7%)6 (2.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99927 (8.4%)14 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (6.2%)7 (3.0%)
$100,000+36 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total321 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood

Average earnings in Cottonwood are $50,664 for men and $14,839 for women, a difference of 70.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,982, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,095. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,125, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,095$0
High School Diploma$52,167$14,000
College or Associate's Degree$39,803$0
Bachelor's Degree$55,982$42,946
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,664$14,839

Family Income in Cottonwood

Family Income Brackets in Cottonwood

According to the Cottonwood family income data, there are 72 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000135.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99993.5%
$25,000 to $34,999197.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996926.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993714.2%
$75,000 to $99,9997227.7%
$100,000 to $149,9993011.5%
$150,000 to $199,99983.1%
$200,000+31.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonwood

3-person families (53 | 20.4%) account for the highest median family income in Cottonwood with $81,492 per family, while 2-person families (87 | 33.5%) have the highest median income of $31,394 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families87 (33.5%)$62,788
3-Person Families53 (20.4%)$81,492
4-Person Families33 (12.7%)$76,313
5-Person Families45 (17.3%)$44,440
6-Person Families24 (9.2%)$46,250
7+ Person Families18 (6.9%)$0
Total260 (100.0%)$63,833

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonwood

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonwood
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17 (6.5%)$65,313
1 Earner68 (26.2%)$63,750
2 Earners170 (65.4%)$63,269
3+ Earners5 (1.9%)$0
Total260 (100.0%)$63,833

Household Income in Cottonwood

Household Income Brackets in Cottonwood

With 84 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Cottonwood, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000164.1%
$10,000 to $14,999112.8%
$15,000 to $24,999215.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995614.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998120.7%
$50,000 to $74,9998220.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998421.4%
$100,000 to $149,999307.7%
$150,000 to $199,99982.0%
$200,000+30.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonwood

The median household income in Cottonwood is $55,147, with the highest median household income of $63,021 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 163 households (41.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 11 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonwood
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11 (2.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years163 (41.6%)$63,021
45 to 64 Years86 (21.9%)$44,609
65+ Years132 (33.7%)$38,750
Total392 (100.0%)$55,147

Poverty in Cottonwood

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood

With 17.1% poverty level for males and 19.0% for females among the residents of Cottonwood, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (88.9%) and 45 females (75.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (36.0%)5 (16.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years31 (33.0%)16 (20.5%)
12 to 14 Years16 (88.9%)5 (23.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (44.4%)
16 and 17 Years7 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (2.6%)45 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (19.8%)
35 to 44 Years17 (15.9%)3 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years3 (7.1%)4 (4.9%)
55 to 64 Years14 (26.4%)2 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (38.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (9.4%)
Total98 (17.1%)127 (19.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood

According to the poverty statistics in Cottonwood, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 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 Years16 (64.0%)26 (83.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (67.0%)62 (79.5%)
12 to 14 Years2 (11.1%)16 (76.2%)
15 Years35 (100.0%)5 (55.6%)
16 and 17 Years10 (58.8%)30 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years37 (97.4%)15 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years84 (100.0%)89 (80.2%)
35 to 44 Years90 (84.1%)101 (97.1%)
45 to 54 Years39 (92.9%)78 (95.1%)
55 to 64 Years39 (73.6%)45 (95.7%)
65 to 74 Years29 (100.0%)26 (61.9%)
75 Years and over32 (100.0%)48 (90.6%)
Total476 (82.9%)542 (81.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonwood

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cottonwood show that 11.8% or 25 of the total 212 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 88.9%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no 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 Children67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children90 (93.8%)6 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children28 (90.3%)3 (9.7%)
5 or more Children2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Total187 (88.2%)25 (11.8%)

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%)13 (81.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)13 (38.2%)

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

The poverty data for Cottonwood shows that 25 of the married-couple family households (11.8%) and 13 of the single-parent households (27.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (88.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (43.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (43.3%)
1 or 2 Children6 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children16 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (11.8%)13 (27.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Cottonwood

Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonwood

Among the 459 employed individuals in Cottonwood, private company employees (341 | 74.3%), state government employees (37 | 8.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (24 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonwood
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees34174.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)245.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)163.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations204.4%
Local Government Employees81.7%
State Government Employees378.1%
Federal Government Employees132.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total459100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cottonwood

According to the labor force statistics for Cottonwood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (931), 56.2% or 523 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.9% or 57 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.6% or 106 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 81.8% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cottonwood
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years55 (83.3%)45 (81.8%)
25 to 29 Years106 (90.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years48 (61.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years185 (87.7%)10 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years31 (25.0%)2 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years24 (52.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years30 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (50.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total523 (56.2%)57 (10.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood

According to labor force statistics for Cottonwood, 67.3% of individuals (424) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (630) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.2% or 120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.3% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School40 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma159 (68.2%)3 (1.3%)
College / Associate Degree105 (59.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher120 (90.2%)11 (8.3%)
Total424 (67.3%)18 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonwood are Management (45 | 9.7%), Business & Financial (31 | 6.7%), Community & Social Service (16 | 3.4%), Education Instruction & Library (12 | 2.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (10 | 2.1%).
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 Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Business & Financial (83.9%), and Management (64.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Management29 (64.4%)16 (35.6%)
Business & Financial26 (83.9%)5 (16.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Community & Social Service 8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)68 (63.5%)39 (36.4%)
Total (Overall)264 (56.7%)202 (43.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cottonwood are Cleaning & Maintenance (42 | 9.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (39 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (25 | 5.4%), Security & Protection (15 | 3.2%), and Law Enforcement (10 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Cottonwood

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cottonwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (88.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (12.0%)22 (88.0%)
Security & Protection15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)60 (49.6%)61 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)264 (56.7%)202 (43.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cottonwood are Sales & Related (53 | 11.4%), and Office & Administration (46 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cottonwood

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (32.1%)36 (67.9%)
Office & Administration15 (32.6%)31 (67.4%)
Total (Category)32 (32.3%)67 (67.7%)
Total (Overall)264 (56.7%)202 (43.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cottonwood are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 5.1%), Construction & Extraction (17 | 3.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 2.8%).
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 & Forestry10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Construction & Extraction11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)34 (63.0%)20 (37.0%)
Total (Overall)264 (56.7%)202 (43.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cottonwood are Material Moving (63 | 13.5%), and Production (22 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cottonwood

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving48 (76.2%)15 (23.8%)
Total (Category)70 (82.4%)15 (17.6%)
Total (Overall)264 (56.7%)202 (43.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood

Employment Industries in Cottonwood

The major employment industries in Cottonwood include Retail Trade (98 | 21.0%), Manufacturing (49 | 10.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (45 | 9.7%), Public Administration (45 | 9.7%), and Construction (43 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Cottonwood

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood

The Cottonwood industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Construction (86.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (95.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Construction37 (86.1%)6 (14.0%)
Manufacturing40 (81.6%)9 (18.4%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade48 (49.0%)50 (51.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (32.1%)19 (67.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific27 (81.8%)6 (18.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (10.3%)26 (89.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1 (4.8%)20 (95.2%)
Public Administration28 (62.2%)17 (37.8%)
Total264 (56.7%)202 (43.3%)

Education in Cottonwood

School Enrollment in Cottonwood

The most common levels of schooling among the 422 students in Cottonwood are elementary school (107 | 25.4%), high school (106 | 25.1%), and college / undergraduate (94 | 22.3%).
School Enrollment in Cottonwood
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool245.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School10725.4%
Middle School9121.6%
High School10625.1%
College / Undergraduate9422.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total422100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonwood

Out of a total of 422 students who are enrolled in schools in Cottonwood, 111 (26.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 311 (73.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 59 (49.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 32 (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 Olds13 (61.9%)8 (38.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old53 (57.0%)40 (43.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds60 (50.4%)59 (49.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds87 (95.6%)4 (4.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (73.7%)111 (26.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonwood

Business (54 | 29.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (29 | 15.8%), science & technology (26 | 14.1%), social sciences (19 | 10.3%), and physical & health sciences (16 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 184 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 & Agricultural2915.8%
Physical & Health Sciences168.7%
Psychology31.6%
Social Sciences1910.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2614.1%
Business5429.3%
Education94.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History21.1%
Visual & Performing Arts31.6%
Communications105.4%
Arts & Humanities137.1%
Total184100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cottonwood

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonwood

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cottonwood are males with 2 vehicles (114, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (92, making up 59.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonwood
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle22 (8.5%)19 (9.9%)
2 Vehicles114 (44.0%)92 (47.9%)
3 Vehicles38 (14.7%)22 (11.5%)
4 Vehicles49 (18.9%)51 (26.6%)
5 or more Vehicles36 (13.9%)8 (4.2%)
Total259 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cottonwood

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cottonwood are 5 to 9 minutes (109 commuters, 24.7%), less than 5 minutes (82 commuters, 18.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (63 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Cottonwood
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8218.5%
5 to 9 Minutes10924.7%
10 to 14 Minutes6314.2%
15 to 19 Minutes4410.0%
20 to 24 Minutes439.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes153.4%
35 to 39 Minutes40.9%
40 to 44 Minutes30.7%
45 to 59 Minutes255.7%
60 to 89 Minutes398.8%
90 or more Minutes153.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Cottonwood

The most common commute times in Cottonwood are less than 5 minutes (59 commuters, 22.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (67 commuters, 37.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cottonwood
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes59 (22.6%)23 (12.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes42 (16.1%)67 (37.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes28 (10.7%)35 (19.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes31 (11.9%)13 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes17 (6.5%)26 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes13 (5.0%)2 (1.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (3.8%)15 (8.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes39 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonwood

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cottonwood are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (68, 26.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (43, 23.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonwood
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (11.9%)13 (7.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM31 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM65 (24.9%)5 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM68 (26.1%)23 (12.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (2.7%)43 (23.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6 (2.3%)39 (21.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46 (17.6%)12 (6.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)34 (18.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (1.1%)4 (2.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonwood

Of the total 392 dwellings in Cottonwood, owner-occupied units account for 283 (72.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 109 (27.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonwood
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units28372.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10927.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units392100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonwood
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12932.9%
2-Person Household9023.0%
3-Person Household5313.5%
4+ Person Household12030.6%
Total Housing Units392100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household90 (69.8%)39 (30.2%)
2-Person Household71 (78.9%)19 (21.1%)
3-Person Household42 (79.2%)11 (20.7%)
4+ Person Household80 (66.7%)40 (33.3%)
Total Housing Units283 (72.2%)109 (27.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School39 (78.0%)11 (22.0%)
High School Diploma97 (84.4%)18 (15.7%)
College/Associate Degree63 (59.4%)43 (40.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher84 (69.4%)37 (30.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonwood
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9424.0%
35 to 44 Years8020.4%
45 to 54 Years4311.0%
55 to 64 Years4311.0%
65 to 74 Years6015.3%
75 to 84 Years328.2%
85 Years and Over4010.2%
Total392100.0%

Housing Finances in Cottonwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonwood
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied283 (72.2%)$57,656
Renter-Occupied109 (27.8%)$43,304
Average392 (100.0%)$55,147

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonwood

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonwood
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)11 (10.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (2.1%)6 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (9.2%)30 (27.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99964 (22.6%)17 (15.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (22.6%)18 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99968 (24.0%)16 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (6.7%)11 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more11 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonwood

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonwood
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30037 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49968 (24.0%)5 (4.6%)
$500 to $79935 (12.4%)41 (37.6%)
$800 to $99946 (16.3%)34 (31.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49975 (26.5%)26 (23.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cottonwood

Housing Structures in Cottonwood

Housing Structures in Cottonwood
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached27068.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments112.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments225.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments61.5%
Mobile Home / Other8321.2%
Total392100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonwood

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonwood
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached234 (86.7%)36 (13.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other43 (51.8%)40 (48.2%)
Total283 (72.2%)109 (27.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonwood

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonwood
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)11 (10.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms22 (7.8%)27 (24.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms66 (23.3%)37 (33.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms90 (31.8%)20 (18.3%)
8 or more Rooms105 (37.1%)14 (12.8%)
Total283 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonwood

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonwood
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (6.0%)9 (8.3%)
Electricity148 (52.3%)73 (67.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (12.4%)22 (20.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels83 (29.3%)3 (2.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonwood

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonwood
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (0.4%)11 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle58 (20.5%)39 (35.8%)
2 Vehicles99 (35.0%)48 (44.0%)
3 or more Vehicles125 (44.2%)11 (10.1%)
Total283 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cottonwood

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cottonwood

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units133150
Median Property Value$180,700$155,400
Median Household Income$56,250$0
Monthly Housing Costs$404$0
Real Estate Taxes$817$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (14.3%)16 (10.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (10.5%)6 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99994 (70.7%)100 (66.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (2.3%)25 (16.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99912 (9.0%)13 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (15.0%)3 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (15.8%)6 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (28.6%)43 (28.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (12.8%)26 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (8.3%)51 (34.0%)
$150,000 or more11 (8.3%)8 (5.3%)
Total133 (100.0%)150 (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 2.0x60 (45.1%)61,250 (40,833.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (6.0%)36 (24.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (9.0%)50 (33.3%)
4.0x or more53 (39.9%)8 (5.3%)
Total133 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80061 (45.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49949 (36.8%)59 (39.3%)
$800 to $1,49918 (13.5%)72 (48.0%)
Total133 (100.0%)150 (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 Years41 (71.9%)16 (28.1%)
6 to 18 Years203 (67.2%)99 (32.8%)
19 to 25 Years107 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
26 to 34 Years132 (71.7%)52 (28.3%)
35 to 44 Years192 (91.0%)19 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years120 (96.8%)4 (3.2%)
55 to 64 Years93 (93.0%)7 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,044 (84.0%)199 (16.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonwood
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born41 (71.9%)16 (28.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen203 (67.2%)99 (32.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen107 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonwood
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00099 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999350 (69.0%)157 (31.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over127 (77.9%)36 (22.1%)

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 614 (24.6%)27 (47.4%)
6 to 18 Years113 (37.4%)114 (37.8%)
19 to 25 Years90 (82.6%)17 (15.6%)
25 to 34 Years14 (7.6%)118 (64.1%)
35 to 44 Years115 (54.5%)77 (36.5%)
45 to 54 Years95 (76.6%)25 (20.2%)
55 to 64 Years27 (27.0%)66 (66.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)39 (54.9%)
75 Years and over82 (96.5%)50 (58.8%)
Total621 (50.0%)533 (42.9%)

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 Years24 (14.6%)9 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (14.6%)
35 to 64 Years30 (14.8%)47 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (11.9%)
75 Years and over20 (62.5%)36 (67.9%)

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 Years17 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.0%)5 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (62.5%)19 (35.8%)

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%)5 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (5.4%)13 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (32.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (14.6%)9 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (8.2%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.5%)36 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (53.1%)3 (5.7%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (6.9%)40 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (11.9%)
75 Years and over17 (53.1%)32 (60.4%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)23 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (9.4%)3 (5.7%)

Technology Access in Cottonwood

Computing Device Access in Cottonwood

Computing Device Access in Cottonwood
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop29976.3%
Smartphone28773.2%
Tablet15840.3%
No Computing Device4611.7%
Total392100.0%

Internet Access in Cottonwood

Internet Access in Cottonwood
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet41.0%
Broadband Home24261.7%
Cellular Data Only143.6%
Satellite Internet6416.3%
No Internet8621.9%
Total392100.0%

Cottonwood Summary

Cottonwood, Idaho is a small city located in the northern part of the state, in the county of Idaho. It is situated in the Camas Prairie, a region of rolling hills and grasslands. The city is located at the intersection of two major highways, US-95 and US-12, and is the county seat of Idaho County. The population of Cottonwood was 1,093 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Cottonwood was first settled in the late 1800s by homesteaders. The town was originally known as "Cottonwood Station" and was a stop on the stagecoach line between Lewiston and Grangeville. In 1891, the town was officially incorporated as Cottonwood.
The town grew slowly but steadily over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural center. Cottonwood was known for its production of potatoes, wheat, and other crops. The town also had a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, and a newspaper.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the agricultural industry shifted away from the area. The population of Cottonwood dropped from 1,500 in 1950 to just over 1,000 in 2010.

Geography

Cottonwood is located in the northern part of Idaho, in the county of Idaho. It is situated in the Camas Prairie, a region of rolling hills and grasslands. The city is located at the intersection of two major highways, US-95 and US-12.
The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The elevation of Cottonwood is 2,845 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Cottonwood is largely based on agriculture. The town is known for its production of potatoes, wheat, and other crops. The town also has a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, and a newspaper.
In recent years, the town has seen an increase in tourism. The nearby Nez Perce National Historical Park is a popular destination for visitors, and the town is also home to a number of outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, hunting, and camping.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cottonwood was 1,093. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Cottonwood was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $15,000. About 15.3% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cottonwood?
Total Population of Cottonwood is 1,243.
What is the Total Male Population of Cottonwood?
Total Male Population of Cottonwood is 574.
What is the Total Female Population of Cottonwood?
Total Female Population of Cottonwood is 669.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood?
There are 85.80 Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood?
There are 116.55 Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood.
What is the Median Population Age in Cottonwood?
Median Population Age in Cottonwood is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cottonwood
Average Family Size in Cottonwood is 4.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cottonwood
Average Household Size in Cottonwood is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cottonwood?
Per Capita income in Cottonwood is $23,579.
What is the Median Family Income in Cottonwood?
Median Family Income in Cottonwood is $63,833.
What is the Median Household income in Cottonwood?
Median Household Income in Cottonwood is $55,147.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood?
Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood is 68.0%.
Women in Cottonwood earn 32.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cottonwood?
There are 523 People in the Labor Forcein in Cottonwood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cottonwood?
56.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Cottonwood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood?
Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood is 10.9%.