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Cottondale

Florida · 933 residents · 3.269 sq mi
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Cottondale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,300. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
933
+7%since 2000
from 869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6887638399159901990201020202024Cottondale
2024822
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,523
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,509 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,020
+33%since 2000
from $11,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(638)
Black18.4%(160)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(36)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.8%(415)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(607)
Black23.5%(219)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(62)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other2.3%(21)
Diversity Score62.3%(582)
Diversity Score
62
+31%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+107%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
59.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottondale, Florida?

Cottondale, Florida has about 933 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottondale, Florida?

The typical household in Cottondale, Florida earns about $23,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottondale, Florida expensive?

In Cottondale, Florida, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Cottondale, Florida?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cottondale, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottondale, Florida?

About 29.4% of people in Cottondale, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottondale, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottondale, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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