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Cotton City

New Mexico · 266 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 $45,450. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 67 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−20%since 2019
from 333 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 13 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2019
from 39.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
218272326379433201020202024Cotton City
2024286
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,450
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,033
−4%since 2019
from $17,668 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
14.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+13%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(20)
Diversity Score69%(230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(131)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(17)
Diversity Score70.5%(187)
Diversity Score
70
+2%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+3%since 2019
from 21.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
33.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotton City, New Mexico?

Cotton City, New Mexico has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cotton City, New Mexico earns about $45,450 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 $68,300.

How educated are people in Cotton City, New Mexico?

About 6.8% 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 3.4% of people in Cotton City, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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