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Cottonwood

Arizona · 226 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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Cottonwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
226
+57%vs 2011
vs 144 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,439 / sq mi
+57%vs 2011
vs 917 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
27.5
−11%vs 2011
vs 30.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
112143174205236201020202024Cottonwood
2024149
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$10,835
−21%vs 2011
vs $13,701 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
−22%vs 2011
vs 0.356 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $396 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
8.3%
−22.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
76.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.4%(136)
Diversity Score13.1%(19)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(226)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−92%vs 2011
vs 13 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.0%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.0%
+19.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−21.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
61.9%
+61.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−21.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Female
51.7%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, Arizona?

Cottonwood, Arizona has about 226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood, Arizona?

The typical household in Cottonwood, Arizona earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood, Arizona expensive?

In Cottonwood, Arizona, the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, Arizona?

About 9.1% 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 28.1% of people in Cottonwood, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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