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Cottonwood

Arizona · 149 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2023. Median home value is $50,800. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
+22%since 2023
from 122 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
949 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 777 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.7
−12%since 2023
from 63.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
112143174205236201020202024Cottonwood
2024149
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,524
−17%since 2023
from $39,187 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
+5%since 2023
from 0.306 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
70.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(122)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(149)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
86.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Female
42.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, Arizona?

Cottonwood, Arizona has about 149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cottonwood, Arizona expensive?

In Cottonwood, Arizona, the median home is worth about $50,800.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, Arizona?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood, Arizona?

About 22.1% of people in Cottonwood, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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