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Cotter

Iowa · 48 residents · 0.098 sq mi
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Cotter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+26%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16314660751990201020202024Cotter
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$22,792
+64%since 2000
from $13,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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 home value
$54,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−29%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.6%(25)
Diversity Score
52
+66%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
48.1%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
66.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotter, Iowa?

Cotter, Iowa has about 48 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cotter, Iowa?

The typical household in Cotter, Iowa earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cotter, Iowa expensive?

In Cotter, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,300.

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 0.0% 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 22 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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