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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cottonwood

Alabama · 1,170 residents · 5.782 sq mi
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Cottonwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,452. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 215 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,300. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,170
−16%since 1990
from 1,385 in 1990
1990 – 2025
202 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 240 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+17%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9181K1K1K2K1990201020202024Cottonwood
2024971
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,452
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,731 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,111
+43%since 1990
from $9,157 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
29.3% rent
2.4
+10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(974)
Black29.2%(405)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score52.5%(727)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(786)
Black29%(339)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.5%(649)
55
+6%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−3%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, Alabama?

Cottonwood, Alabama has about 1,170 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood, Alabama?

The typical household in Cottonwood, Alabama earns about $21,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood, Alabama expensive?

In Cottonwood, Alabama, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, Alabama?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood, Alabama?

About 27.2% of people in Cottonwood, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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