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Cottonwood

Arizona · 167 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 $48,125. Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 40 residents. Median home value is $67,500. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−19%since 2019
from 207 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 1,318 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+20%since 2019
from 33.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
112143174205236201020202024Cottonwood
2024149
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$21,013
+27%since 2019
from $16,530 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $488 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+31.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.9% in 2019
4.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−27%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2011 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.6%(200)
Diversity Score8.2%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.7%(162)
Diversity Score3%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−63%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
68.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
Female
60.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, Arizona?

Cottonwood, Arizona has about 167 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 $48,125 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 $67,500, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, Arizona?

About 28.8% 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 34.0% of people in Cottonwood, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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