Cotton County, OK
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Cotton County Overview
5,537
TOTAL POPULATION
2,713
MALE POPULATION
2,824
FEMALE POPULATION
96.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,989
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,955
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,208
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,732
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,441
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Cotton County Area Codes
Race in Cotton County
The most populous races in Cotton County are White / Caucasian (4,339 | 78.4%), Hispanic or Latino (509 | 9.2%), and Native / Alaskan (485 | 8.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Black / African American | 99 | 1.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 509 | 9.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 485 | 8.8% |
| White / Caucasian | 4,339 | 78.4% |
| Two or more Races | 388 | 7.0% |
| Some other Race | 222 | 4.0% |
| Total | 5,537 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Cotton County
The most populous ancestries reported in Cotton County are American (786 | 14.2%), Irish (752 | 13.6%), German (608 | 11.0%), English (409 | 7.4%), and Mexican (345 | 6.2%), together accounting for 52.4% of all Cotton County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 786 | 14.2% |
| Austrian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 4 | 0.1% |
| British | 96 | 1.7% |
| Burmese | 9 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 138 | 2.5% |
| Chickasaw | 75 | 1.3% |
| Choctaw | 125 | 2.3% |
| Comanche | 264 | 4.8% |
| Creek | 25 | 0.4% |
| Czech | 19 | 0.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 4 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 76 | 1.4% |
| Dutch West Indian | 53 | 1.0% |
| Eastern European | 13 | 0.2% |
| English | 409 | 7.4% |
| European | 102 | 1.8% |
| Finnish | 2 | 0.0% |
| French | 55 | 1.0% |
| French Canadian | 23 | 0.4% |
| German | 608 | 11.0% |
| Hopi | 8 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 5 | 0.1% |
| Iranian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 752 | 13.6% |
| Iroquois | 2 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 74 | 1.3% |
| Kiowa | 24 | 0.4% |
| Mexican | 345 | 6.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 9 | 0.2% |
| Samoan | 4 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 12 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 95 | 1.7% |
| Seminole | 18 | 0.3% |
| Spaniard | 144 | 2.6% |
| Swedish | 8 | 0.1% |
| Swiss | 9 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 7 | 0.1% | View All 44 Rows |
Immigrants in Cotton County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cotton County came from Central America (26 | 0.5%), Latin America (26 | 0.5%), Mexico (26 | 0.5%), Europe (14 | 0.3%), and Germany (14 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.9% of all Cotton County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 11 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 26 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 14 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 14 | 0.3% |
| Korea | 4 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 26 | 0.5% |
| Mexico | 26 | 0.5% |
| Philippines | 5 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 2 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 14 | 0.3% | View All 12 Rows |
Sex and Age in Cotton County
Sex and Age in Cotton County
The most populous age groups in Cotton County are 60 to 64 Years (231 | 8.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (309 | 10.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 170 (6.3%) | 98 (3.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 101 (3.7%) | 184 (6.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 215 (7.9%) | 265 (9.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 210 (7.7%) | 96 (3.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 198 (7.3%) | 155 (5.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 163 (6.0%) | 198 (7.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 134 (4.9%) | 124 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 151 (5.6%) | 117 (4.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 152 (5.6%) | 159 (5.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 141 (5.2%) | 152 (5.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 198 (7.3%) | 163 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 200 (7.4%) | 309 (10.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 231 (8.5%) | 215 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 190 (7.0%) | 150 (5.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 86 (3.2%) | 158 (5.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 59 (2.2%) | 167 (5.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 73 (2.7%) | 67 (2.4%) |
| 85 Years and over | 41 (1.5%) | 47 (1.7%) |
| Total | 2,713 (100.0%) | 2,824 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Cotton County
Median Family Size in Cotton County
The median family size in Cotton County is 3.35 persons per family, with single male/father families (143 | 10.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.03 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,015 | 76.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.19 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,015 (76.7%) | 3.19 |
| Single Male/Father | 143 (10.8%) | 4.03 |
| Single Female/Mother | 166 (12.5%) | 3.74 |
| Total Families | 1,324 (100.0%) | 3.35 |
Median Household Size in Cotton County
The median household size in Cotton County is 2.68 persons per household, with single male/father households (143 | 7.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.52 persons per household. non-family households (698 | 34.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,015 (50.2%) | 3.20 |
| Single Male/Father | 143 (7.1%) | 4.52 |
| Single Female/Mother | 166 (8.2%) | 4.47 |
| Non-family | 698 (34.5%) | 1.13 |
| Total Households | 2,022 (100.0%) | 2.68 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cotton County
Out of a total of 2,022 households in Cotton County, 1,324 (65.5%) are family households, while 698 (34.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 660, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 630.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 630 (31.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 660 (32.6%) | 68 (3.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 346 (17.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 216 (10.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 87 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 8 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 7 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,324 (65.5%) | 698 (34.5%) |
Female Fertility in Cotton County
Fertility by Age in Cotton County
Average fertility rate in Cotton County is 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 1 (4.5%) | 10.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 16 (72.7%) | 34.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (22.7%) | 11.0 |
| Total | 22 (100.0%) | 21.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cotton County
59.1% of women with births (22) in Cotton County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 8 (50.0%) | 8 (50.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 13 (59.1%) | 9 (40.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Cotton County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 12 (54.5%) | 40.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 3 (13.6%) | 9.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (31.8%) | 63.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 22 (100.0%) | 21.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cotton County
40.9% of women with births in Cotton County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 75.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 3 (25.0%) | 9 (75.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 13 (59.1%) | 9 (40.9%) |
Income in Cotton County
Income Overview in Cotton County
Per Capita Income in Cotton County is $31,989, while median incomes of families and households are $77,955 and $60,208 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 5,537 | $31,989 |
| Median Family Income | 1,324 | $77,955 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,324 | $96,086 |
| Median Household Income | 2,022 | $60,208 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,022 | $79,699 |
| Income Deficit | 1,324 | $9,732 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 5,537 | 15.31% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 5,537 | 84.69¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 5,537 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Cotton County
Average Earnings in Cotton County are $38,640, $44,231 for men and $37,461 for women, a difference of 15.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,362 (51.9%) | $44,231 |
| Female | 1,261 (48.1%) | $37,461 |
| Total | 2,623 (100.0%) | $38,640 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cotton County
The most common earnings brackets in Cotton County are $100,000+ for men (212 | 15.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (162 | 12.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 95 (7.0%) | 49 (3.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 66 (4.9%) | 29 (2.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 48 (3.5%) | 23 (1.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 60 (4.4%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 18 (1.3%) | 31 (2.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 20 (1.5%) | 117 (9.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 19 (1.4%) | 34 (2.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 33 (2.4%) | 38 (3.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 47 (3.5%) | 37 (2.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 34 (2.5%) | 79 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 64 (4.7%) | 94 (7.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 64 (4.7%) | 64 (5.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 69 (5.1%) | 162 (12.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 52 (3.8%) | 110 (8.7%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 88 (6.5%) | 81 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 61 (4.5%) | 113 (9.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 86 (6.3%) | 100 (7.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 105 (7.7%) | 13 (1.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 121 (8.9%) | 30 (2.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 212 (15.6%) | 53 (4.2%) |
| Total | 1,362 (100.0%) | 1,261 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cotton County
Average earnings in Cotton County are $50,592 for men and $38,769 for women, a difference of 23.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,813, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,542. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,176, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,750.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $23,542 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $53,092 | $26,750 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,213 | $37,056 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,813 | $52,176 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $50,592 | $38,769 |
Family Income in Cotton County
Family Income Brackets in Cotton County
According to the Cotton County family income data, there are 287 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 58 families (4.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 66 | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 58 | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 105 | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 113 | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 99 | 7.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 177 | 13.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 197 | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 287 | 21.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 113 | 8.5% |
| $200,000+ | 110 | 8.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cotton County
5-person families (61 | 4.6%) account for the highest median family income in Cotton County with $125,511 per family, while 2-person families (695 | 52.5%) have the highest median income of $38,906 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 695 (52.5%) | $77,813 |
| 3-Person Families | 362 (27.3%) | $76,458 |
| 4-Person Families | 192 (14.5%) | $80,357 |
| 5-Person Families | 61 (4.6%) | $125,511 |
| 6-Person Families | 7 (0.5%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 7 (0.5%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,324 (100.0%) | $77,955 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cotton County
The median family income in Cotton County is $77,955, with families comprising 3+ earners (129) having the highest median family income of $157,083, while families with no earners (274) have the lowest median family income of $29,184, accounting for 9.7% and 20.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 274 (20.7%) | $29,184 |
| 1 Earner | 357 (27.0%) | $37,946 |
| 2 Earners | 564 (42.6%) | $104,510 |
| 3+ Earners | 129 (9.7%) | $157,083 |
| Total | 1,324 (100.0%) | $77,955 |
Household Income in Cotton County
Household Income Brackets in Cotton County
With 354 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cotton County, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 83 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 166 | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 83 | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 265 | 13.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 182 | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 152 | 7.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 354 | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 249 | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 324 | 16.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 121 | 6.0% |
| $200,000+ | 129 | 6.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Cotton County
The median household income in Cotton County is $60,208, with the highest median household income of $79,900 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 822 households (40.6%) 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 67 households (3.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 67 (3.3%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 436 (21.6%) | $76,607 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 822 (40.6%) | $79,900 |
| 65+ Years | 697 (34.5%) | $43,819 |
| Total | 2,022 (100.0%) | $60,208 |
Poverty in Cotton County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cotton County
With 23.2% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Cotton County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 81 males (55.9%) and 22 females (68.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 71 (41.8%) | 41 (41.8%) |
| 5 Years | 8 (19.5%) | 22 (68.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 81 (55.9%) | 41 (16.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 34 (26.6%) | 56 (36.8%) |
| 15 Years | 4 (12.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 50 (38.8%) | 5 (15.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 39 (15.9%) | 30 (17.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 91 (33.1%) | 58 (18.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 51 (18.3%) | 95 (34.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 55 (16.6%) | 13 (4.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 76 (18.1%) | 148 (28.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (13.9%) | 26 (8.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (7.9%) | 33 (12.7%) |
| Total | 611 (23.2%) | 568 (20.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cotton County
According to the poverty statistics in Cotton County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.1% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 99 (58.2%) | 57 (58.2%) |
| 5 Years | 33 (80.5%) | 10 (31.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 64 (44.1%) | 214 (83.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 94 (73.4%) | 96 (63.2%) |
| 15 Years | 29 (87.9%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 79 (61.2%) | 28 (84.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 207 (84.2%) | 139 (82.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 184 (66.9%) | 264 (82.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 228 (81.7%) | 180 (65.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 276 (83.4%) | 301 (95.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 343 (81.9%) | 372 (71.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 236 (86.1%) | 276 (91.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 151 (92.1%) | 226 (87.3%) |
| Total | 2,023 (76.8%) | 2,212 (79.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cotton County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cotton County show that 10.7% or 109 of the total 1,015 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.4%, which includes 30 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 652 (95.6%) | 30 (4.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 196 (72.9%) | 73 (27.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 58 (95.1%) | 3 (4.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Total | 906 (89.3%) | 109 (10.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cotton County
According to the poverty data in Cotton County, 32.2% or 46 single-father households and 39.2% or 65 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 28 (31.1%) | 18 (31.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 8 (18.6%) | 35 (36.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 10 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 46 (32.2%) | 65 (39.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cotton County
The poverty data for Cotton County shows that 109 of the married-couple family households (10.7%) and 111 of the single-parent households (35.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 30 (4.4%) | 46 (31.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 73 (27.1%) | 43 (30.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 3 (4.9%) | 22 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 109 (10.7%) | 111 (35.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Cotton County
Employment by Class of Employer in Cotton County
Among the 2,353 employed individuals in Cotton County, private company employees (1,449 | 61.6%), state government employees (247 | 10.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (227 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,449 | 61.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 63 | 2.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 227 | 9.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 74 | 3.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 166 | 7.0% |
| State Government Employees | 247 | 10.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 127 | 5.4% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,353 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Cotton County
According to the labor force statistics for Cotton County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,422), 55.2% or 2,441 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 54 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.7% or 221 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.2% or 10 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 52 (23.2%) | 10 (19.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 223 (63.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 253 (70.1%) | 9 (3.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 221 (85.7%) | 15 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 419 (72.4%) | 10 (2.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 465 (71.1%) | 9 (1.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 411 (80.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 236 (52.9%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 136 (23.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 26 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,441 (55.2%) | 54 (2.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cotton County
According to labor force statistics for Cotton County, 71.4% of individuals (2,004) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,807) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 44 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 93.5% or 517 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 12 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 181 (43.2%) | 28 (6.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 658 (60.6%) | 35 (3.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 650 (86.7%) | 13 (1.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 517 (93.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,004 (71.4%) | 62 (2.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Cotton County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cotton County are Community & Social Service (303 | 12.7%), Education Instruction & Library (247 | 10.4%), Management (242 | 10.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (145 | 6.1%), and Health Technologists (119 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cotton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (96.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 157 (64.9%) | 85 (35.1%) |
| Business & Financial | 16 (66.7%) | 8 (33.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 55 (79.7%) | 14 (20.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 22 (61.1%) | 14 (38.9%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 59 (19.5%) | 244 (80.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 11 (45.8%) | 13 (54.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 26 (10.5%) | 221 (89.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 5 (3.5%) | 140 (96.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 119 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 292 (37.3%) | 491 (62.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,209 (50.8%) | 1,173 (49.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Cotton County are Cleaning & Maintenance (106 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (79 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (70 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (38 | 1.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (36 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Cotton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (77.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (82.3%), and Personal Care & Service (81.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 54 (77.1%) | 16 (22.9%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 18 (52.9%) | 16 (47.1%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 14 (17.7%) | 65 (82.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 61 (57.6%) | 45 (42.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 6 (18.2%) | 27 (81.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 135 (41.4%) | 191 (58.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,209 (50.8%) | 1,173 (49.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cotton County are Office & Administration (331 | 13.9%), and Sales & Related (258 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 124 (48.1%) | 134 (51.9%) |
| Office & Administration | 37 (11.2%) | 294 (88.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 161 (27.3%) | 428 (72.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,209 (50.8%) | 1,173 (49.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cotton County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (143 | 6.0%), Construction & Extraction (123 | 5.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 110 (89.4%) | 13 (10.6%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 143 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 274 (95.5%) | 13 (4.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,209 (50.8%) | 1,173 (49.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cotton County are Production (290 | 12.2%), Material Moving (61 | 2.6%), and Transportation (46 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 248 (85.5%) | 42 (14.5%) |
| Transportation | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 53 (86.9%) | 8 (13.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 347 (87.4%) | 50 (12.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,209 (50.8%) | 1,173 (49.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Cotton County
Employment Industries in Cotton County
The major employment industries in Cotton County include Manufacturing (316 | 13.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (288 | 12.1%), Educational Services (257 | 10.8%), Retail Trade (240 | 10.1%), and Public Administration (238 | 10.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cotton County
The Cotton County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (93.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (93.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (92.4%), and Professional & Scientific (86.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 93 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 128 (83.1%) | 26 (16.9%) |
| Manufacturing | 294 (93.0%) | 22 (7.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 12 (57.1%) | 9 (42.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 146 (60.8%) | 94 (39.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 71 (76.3%) | 22 (23.7%) |
| Utilities | 12 (36.4%) | 21 (63.6%) |
| Information | 34 (75.6%) | 11 (24.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 31 (20.3%) | 122 (79.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 8 (34.8%) | 15 (65.2%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 11 (13.3%) | 72 (86.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 36 (73.5%) | 13 (26.5%) |
| Educational Services | 18 (7.0%) | 239 (93.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 22 (7.6%) | 266 (92.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 34 (27.0%) | 92 (73.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 23 (47.9%) | 25 (52.1%) |
| Public Administration | 126 (52.9%) | 112 (47.1%) |
| Total | 1,209 (50.8%) | 1,173 (49.2%) |
Education in Cotton County
School Enrollment in Cotton County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,255 students in Cotton County are middle school (447 | 35.6%), high school (270 | 21.5%), and elementary school (213 | 17.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 129 | 10.3% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 3.2% |
| Elementary School | 213 | 17.0% |
| Middle School | 447 | 35.6% |
| High School | 270 | 21.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 137 | 10.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 19 | 1.5% |
| Total | 1,255 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cotton County
Out of a total of 1,255 students who are enrolled in schools in Cotton County, 95 (7.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,160 (92.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (29.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 64 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 273 (95.8%) | 12 (4.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 423 (88.1%) | 57 (11.9%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 215 (96.9%) | 7 (3.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 47 (92.2%) | 4 (7.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 26 (76.5%) | 8 (23.5%) |
| 35 Years and over | 19 (70.4%) | 8 (29.6%) |
| Total | 1,160 (92.4%) | 95 (7.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cotton County
Education (249 | 34.7%), business (134 | 18.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (88 | 12.3%), liberal arts & history (72 | 10.0%), and science & technology (54 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 717 individuals in Cotton County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 13 | 1.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 88 | 12.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 6 | 0.8% |
| Psychology | 6 | 0.8% |
| Social Sciences | 10 | 1.4% |
| Engineering | 8 | 1.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 2 | 0.3% |
| Science & Technology | 54 | 7.5% |
| Business | 134 | 18.7% |
| Education | 249 | 34.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 72 | 10.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 4 | 0.6% |
| Communications | 27 | 3.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 44 | 6.1% |
| Total | 717 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Cotton County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cotton County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cotton County are males with 2 vehicles (397, accounting for 33.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (503, making up 34.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 43 (3.6%) | 25 (2.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 147 (12.4%) | 86 (7.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 397 (33.5%) | 503 (43.0%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 301 (25.4%) | 310 (26.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 198 (16.7%) | 154 (13.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 98 (8.3%) | 91 (7.8%) |
| Total | 1,184 (100.0%) | 1,169 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Cotton County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cotton County are 30 to 34 minutes (497 commuters, 22.0%), less than 5 minutes (376 commuters, 16.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (230 commuters, 10.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 376 | 16.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 230 | 10.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 154 | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 164 | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 111 | 4.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 134 | 5.9% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 497 | 22.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 120 | 5.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 72 | 3.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 203 | 9.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 77 | 3.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 120 | 5.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Cotton County
The most common commute times in Cotton County are 30 to 34 minutes (309 commuters, 27.6%) for males and less than 5 minutes (213 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 163 (14.5%) | 213 (18.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 107 (9.6%) | 123 (10.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 58 (5.2%) | 96 (8.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 42 (3.7%) | 122 (10.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 52 (4.6%) | 59 (5.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 89 (8.0%) | 45 (4.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 309 (27.6%) | 188 (16.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 65 (5.8%) | 55 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 42 (3.7%) | 30 (2.6%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 107 (9.6%) | 96 (8.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 40 (3.6%) | 37 (3.3%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 46 (4.1%) | 74 (6.5%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cotton County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Cotton County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (183, 16.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (335, 29.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 78 (7.0%) | 29 (2.5%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 83 (7.4%) | 21 (1.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 73 (6.5%) | 14 (1.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 109 (9.7%) | 81 (7.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 79 (7.0%) | 90 (7.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 120 (10.7%) | 188 (16.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 183 (16.3%) | 335 (29.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 166 (14.8%) | 140 (12.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 15 (1.3%) | 38 (3.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 38 (3.4%) | 99 (8.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 11 (1.0%) | 26 (2.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 18 (1.6%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 100 (8.9%) | 30 (2.6%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 47 (4.2%) | 45 (4.0%) |
| Total | 1,120 (100.0%) | 1,138 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Cotton County
Occupancy by Ownership in Cotton County
Of the total 2,022 dwellings in Cotton County, owner-occupied units account for 1,557 (77.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 465 (23.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,557 | 77.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 465 | 23.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,022 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Cotton County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 630 | 31.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 728 | 36.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 346 | 17.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 318 | 15.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,022 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cotton County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 411 (65.2%) | 219 (34.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 609 (83.7%) | 119 (16.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 276 (79.8%) | 70 (20.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 261 (82.1%) | 57 (17.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,557 (77.0%) | 465 (23.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cotton County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 143 (45.8%) | 169 (54.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 633 (84.0%) | 121 (16.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 435 (79.5%) | 112 (20.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 346 (84.6%) | 63 (15.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cotton County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 274 | 13.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 229 | 11.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 333 | 16.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 489 | 24.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 379 | 18.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 247 | 12.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 71 | 3.5% |
| Total | 2,022 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Cotton County
Median Income by Occupancy in Cotton County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,557 (77.0%) | $72,550 |
| Renter-Occupied | 465 (23.0%) | $32,656 |
| Average | 2,022 (100.0%) | $60,208 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cotton County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 43 (2.8%) | 35 (7.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 36 (2.3%) | 51 (11.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 46 (2.9%) | 37 (8.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 157 (10.1%) | 34 (7.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 47 (3.0%) | 26 (5.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 124 (8.0%) | 57 (12.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 102 (6.6%) | 50 (10.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 248 (15.9%) | 106 (22.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 209 (13.4%) | 39 (8.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 300 (19.3%) | 23 (5.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 245 (15.7%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| Total | 1,557 (100.0%) | 465 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cotton County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 168 (10.8%) | 34 (7.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 398 (25.6%) | 25 (5.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 461 (29.6%) | 218 (46.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 154 (9.9%) | 38 (8.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 215 (13.8%) | 33 (7.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 122 (7.8%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 30 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 9 (0.6%) | 10 (2.1%) |
| Total | 1,557 (100.0%) | 465 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Cotton County
Housing Structures in Cotton County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,677 | 82.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 56 | 2.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 14 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 46 | 2.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 223 | 11.0% |
| Total | 2,022 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cotton County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,423 (84.9%) | 254 (15.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2 (40.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 132 (59.2%) | 91 (40.8%) |
| Total | 1,557 (77.0%) | 465 (23.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cotton County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 26 (1.7%) | 39 (8.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 531 (34.1%) | 240 (51.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 681 (43.7%) | 130 (28.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 319 (20.5%) | 56 (12.0%) |
| Total | 1,557 (100.0%) | 465 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cotton County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 554 (35.6%) | 176 (37.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 124 (8.0%) | 18 (3.9%) |
| Electricity | 754 (48.4%) | 260 (55.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 32 (2.1%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 69 (4.4%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| No Fuel Used | 24 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,557 (100.0%) | 465 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Cotton County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 71 (4.6%) | 72 (15.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 284 (18.2%) | 174 (37.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 637 (40.9%) | 164 (35.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 565 (36.3%) | 55 (11.8%) |
| Total | 1,557 (100.0%) | 465 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Cotton County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cotton County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 935 | 622 |
| Median Property Value | $92,900 | $113,200 |
| Median Household Income | $54,943 | $59 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $423 | $4 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $599 | $43 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cotton County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 201 (21.5%) | 124 (19.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 294 (31.4%) | 105 (16.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 347 (37.1%) | 337 (54.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 47 (5.0%) | 43 (6.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 36 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 10 (1.1%) | 11 (1.8%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| Total | 935 (100.0%) | 622 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cotton County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 69 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 187 (20.0%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 108 (11.6%) | 63 (10.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 57 (6.1%) | 16 (2.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 191 (20.4%) | 45 (7.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 63 (6.7%) | 57 (9.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 74 (7.9%) | 146 (23.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 186 (19.9%) | 226 (36.3%) |
| Total | 935 (100.0%) | 622 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cotton County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 473 (50.6%) | 90,500 (14,549.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 157 (16.8%) | 450 (72.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 120 (12.8%) | 62 (10.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 167 (17.9%) | 48 (7.7%) |
| Total | 935 (100.0%) | 622 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cotton County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 527 (56.4%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 229 (24.5%) | 283 (45.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 128 (13.7%) | 124 (19.9%) |
| Total | 935 (100.0%) | 622 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Cotton County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cotton County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 322 (91.7%) | 29 (8.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 877 (91.5%) | 81 (8.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 341 (81.0%) | 80 (19.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 436 (78.0%) | 123 (22.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 464 (84.7%) | 84 (15.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 573 (88.8%) | 72 (11.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 840 (89.5%) | 99 (10.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 568 (98.6%) | 8 (1.4%) |
| 75 Years and older | 423 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,844 (89.4%) | 576 (10.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cotton County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 322 (91.7%) | 29 (8.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 877 (91.5%) | 81 (8.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 341 (81.0%) | 80 (19.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cotton County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 935 (81.5%) | 212 (18.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 660 (87.4%) | 95 (12.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 676 (84.9%) | 120 (15.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 649 (91.9%) | 57 (8.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,924 (95.4%) | 92 (4.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cotton County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 212 (60.4%) | 158 (45.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 455 (47.5%) | 508 (53.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 31 (7.4%) | 310 (73.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 87 (15.6%) | 395 (70.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 148 (27.0%) | 369 (67.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 148 (23.0%) | 480 (74.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 216 (23.0%) | 640 (68.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 567 (98.4%) | 365 (63.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 423 (100.0%) | 192 (45.4%) |
| Total | 2,287 (42.2%) | 3,417 (63.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cotton County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 12 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 82 (17.2%) | 18 (3.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 106 (20.3%) | 79 (16.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 317 (31.0%) | 264 (23.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 118 (43.1%) | 97 (32.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 103 (62.8%) | 123 (47.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cotton County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 166 (16.2%) | 86 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 98 (35.8%) | 43 (14.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (46.3%) | 38 (14.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 12 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 74 (14.2%) | 26 (5.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 78 (7.6%) | 96 (8.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (11.7%) | 41 (13.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (23.8%) | 24 (9.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 72 (15.1%) | 10 (1.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 40 (7.7%) | 15 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 78 (7.6%) | 138 (12.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20 (7.3%) | 19 (6.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 22 (13.4%) | 31 (12.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 24 (5.0%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.6%) | 38 (7.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 176 (17.2%) | 189 (17.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 48 (17.5%) | 58 (19.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 50 (30.5%) | 80 (30.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 32 (6.7%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 87 (8.5%) | 118 (10.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (4.7%) | 19 (6.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (9.1%) | 38 (14.7%) |
Technology Access in Cotton County
Computing Device Access in Cotton County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,244 | 61.5% |
| Smartphone | 1,630 | 80.6% |
| Tablet | 970 | 48.0% |
| No Computing Device | 204 | 10.1% |
| Total | 2,022 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Cotton County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 3 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 1,004 | 49.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 373 | 18.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 285 | 14.1% |
| No Internet | 375 | 18.5% |
| Total | 2,022 | 100.0% |
Cotton County Summary
Cotton County, Oklahoma is located in the south-central region of the state and is part of the Lawton-Fort Sill Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was created in 1907 and named after the cotton industry that was prevalent in the area at the time. The county seat is Walters, and the largest city is Temple. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,193, making it the second-least populous county in Oklahoma.
Geography
Cotton County is located in the south-central region of Oklahoma and is bordered by Comanche County to the north, Jefferson County to the east, Tillman County to the south, and Stephens County to the west. The county covers an area of 576 square miles and is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The Washita River runs through the county and is a major source of water for the area. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Ellsworth, Lake Lawtonka, and Lake Walters.
Climate
Cotton County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 33 inches. The area is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,193 people, 2,521 households, and 1,717 families living in Cotton County. The population density was 11 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 81.3% White, 8.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,944. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 13.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Cotton County's economy is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, wheat, and sorghum being the main crops. The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, and there are several manufacturing and service industries in the area. The county is home to several large employers, including the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport, the Lawton-Fort Sill Army Base, and the Comanche County Memorial Hospital.
Education
Cotton County is served by the Cotton County Public School District, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to several private schools, including Temple Christian School and Walters Christian Academy. The county is also home to Cameron University, a four-year public university located in Lawton.
Conclusion
Cotton County, Oklahoma is a rural county located in the south-central region of the state. The county is home to a diverse population and a strong agricultural economy. The county is served by the Cotton County Public School District and is home to several large employers, including the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport and the Comanche County Memorial Hospital.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Cotton County?
Total Population of Cotton County is 5,537.
What is the Total Male Population of Cotton County?
Total Male Population of Cotton County is 2,713.
What is the Total Female Population of Cotton County?
Total Female Population of Cotton County is 2,824.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cotton County?
There are 96.07 Males per 100 Females in Cotton County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cotton County?
There are 104.09 Females per 100 Males in Cotton County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cotton County?
Median Population Age in Cotton County is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cotton County
Average Family Size in Cotton County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cotton County
Average Household Size in Cotton County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cotton County?
Per Capita income in Cotton County is $31,989.
What is the Median Family Income in Cotton County?
Median Family Income in Cotton County is $77,955.
What is the Median Household income in Cotton County?
Median Household Income in Cotton County is $60,208.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cotton County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cotton County is 15.3%.
Women in Cotton County earn 84.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cotton County?
Family Income Deficit in Cotton County is $9,732.
Families that are below poverty line in Cotton County earn $9,732 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cotton County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cotton County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cotton County?
There are 2,441 People in the Labor Forcein in Cotton County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cotton County?
55.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Cotton County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cotton County?
Unemployment Rate in Cotton County is 2.2%.