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Cottonwood

Arizona · 12,029 residents · 28.156 sq mi
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Cottonwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,146. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,200. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,029
+31%since 2000
from 9,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
427 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+28%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Cottonwood
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,146
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,354
+45%since 2000
from $17,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+55%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(6,980)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,884)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(3,978)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(8,570)
Black0.7%(81)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(2,717)
Asian0.8%(101)
Other4.9%(593)
Diversity Score55.2%(6,645)
Diversity Score
55
+27%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, Arizona?

Cottonwood, Arizona has about 12,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood, Arizona?

The typical household in Cottonwood, Arizona earns about $37,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood, Arizona expensive?

In Cottonwood, Arizona, the median home is worth about $195,200, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, Arizona?

About 20.5% 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 16.5% of people in Cottonwood, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,111 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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