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Cotton City

New Mexico · 286 residents · 25.819 sq mi
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Cotton City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,574. Population has grown 21% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $186,900. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
+21%since 2023
from 236 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 9 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−27%since 2023
from 46.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
218272326379433201020202024Cotton City
2024286
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,574
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,086
−10%since 2023
from $26,787 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+27%since 2023
from 0.274 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing61.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction42.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing19.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $191,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
49.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.3
−2%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(176)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.4%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino71.3%(204)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.1%(146)
Diversity Score
51
+8%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+84%since 2023
from 17.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
Female
33.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
Foreign born
28.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
38.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
45.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotton City, New Mexico?

Cotton City, New Mexico has about 286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cotton City, New Mexico?

The typical household in Cotton City, New Mexico earns about $56,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cotton City, New Mexico expensive?

In Cotton City, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $186,900.

How educated are people in Cotton City, New Mexico?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cotton City, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotton City, New Mexico?

About 35.3% of people in Cotton City, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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