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Cottondale

Alabama · 3,130 residents · 3.444 sq mi
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Cottondale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,500. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,130
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3,136 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Population density
909 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 911 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−2%since 2019
from 38.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2013 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K201320202024Cottondale
20243K
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,603 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,583
Unchangedsince 2019
from $23,644 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2013 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $823 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 69.5% in 2019
40.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic58%(1,820)
Black25.7%(805)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(391)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(120)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,275)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(1,609)
Black33.5%(1,049)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(316)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other3.7%(117)
Diversity Score75.7%(2,370)
Diversity Score
76
+4%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+11%since 2019
from 21.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
Female
53.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottondale, Alabama?

Cottondale, Alabama has about 3,130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottondale, Alabama?

The typical household in Cottondale, Alabama earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottondale, Alabama expensive?

In Cottondale, Alabama, the median home is worth about $110,500, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Cottondale, Alabama?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cottondale, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottondale, Alabama?

About 28.1% of people in Cottondale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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