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Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County)

California · 7,408 residents · 13.225 sq mi
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Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,577. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,448 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $363,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,408
+150%since 2000
from 2,960 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
560 / sq mi
+155%since 2009
from 219 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+19%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County)
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(341)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(434)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(619)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(464)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(327)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(867)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.7%(1,458)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(974)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.6%(1,004)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.4%(625)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(295)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,577
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,532
+295%since 2000
from $11,778 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+24%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,000
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−25%since 2009
from 5.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,411)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(278)
Asian3%(90)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(5,665)
Black2.3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(750)
Asian4.4%(329)
Other6.6%(492)
Diversity Score
50
+2%since 2009
from 49 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.4%(547)
Cuban0.6%(43)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.9%(215)
Ancestry
English13.7%(1,016)
American13.5%(1,001)
German13.1%(967)
Italian11.5%(849)
Irish8.8%(649)
Norwegian6.7%(499)
French3.8%(282)
Scottish2.5%(188)
Swedish1.5%(111)
Ukrainian1.4%(101)
Danish0.9%(66)
Swiss0.9%(66)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.7%(55)
Dutch0.6%(43)
Polish0.4%(31)
Canadian0.2%(15)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
Hungarian0.1%(6)
Lithuanian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 14.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(808)
Married56.5%(1,670)
Widowed2.1%(63)
Divorced14%(414)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(656)
Married56.7%(1,733)
Widowed7.4%(225)
Divorced14.5%(445)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California?

Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California has about 7,408 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California?

The typical household in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California earns about $95,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California expensive?

In Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California, the median home is worth about $363,000, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California?

About 8.7% of people in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,735 residents, a change of about 343 percent over that period.

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