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Cotter

Arkansas · 970 residents · 2.447 sq mi
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Cotter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,300. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
970
+5%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+8%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8329321K1K1K1990201020202024Cotter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,184
+8%since 2000
from $15,893 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(898)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(33)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.4%(43)
Diversity Score19%(184)
Diversity Score
19
+334%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotter, Arkansas?

Cotter, Arkansas has about 970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cotter, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cotter, Arkansas earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cotter, Arkansas expensive?

In Cotter, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Cotter, Arkansas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cotter, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotter, Arkansas?

About 26.2% of people in Cotter, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cotter, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cotter, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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