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Cotter

Iowa · 39 residents (2025 est.) · 0.098 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
−35%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.7
+72%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16314660751990201020202024Cotter
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,710
+121%since 2000
from $13,879 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+25%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade62.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+88.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(17)
Diversity Score
55
+75%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotter, Iowa?

Cotter, Iowa has about 31 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cotter, Iowa expensive?

In Cotter, Iowa, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Cotter, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cotter, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotter, Iowa?

About 34.5% of people in Cotter, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cotter, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cotter, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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