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Cotton City

New Mexico · 388 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 $34,091. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,900. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
388
+56%vs 2011
vs 249 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
+56%vs 2011
vs 10 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+5%vs 2011
vs 40.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
218272326379433201020202024Cotton City
2024286
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,091
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,097 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,916
+21%vs 2011
vs $17,284 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+24%vs 2011
vs 0.386 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$106,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $100,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−42.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.6% in 2011
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.2%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+6%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.3%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.5%(188)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(20)
Diversity Score68.3%(265)
Diversity Score
68
+13%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 20.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.2%
+14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
Female
56.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
Foreign born
18.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotton City, New Mexico?

Cotton City, New Mexico has about 388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cotton City, New Mexico earns about $34,091 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 $106,900.

How educated are people in Cotton City, New Mexico?

About 12.8% 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 44.2% of people in Cotton City, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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