CITY
Cotton
Pennsylvania · 60 residents · 0.03 sq mi
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Population has declined 5% since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $259,100. With a median age of 67.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 68.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 67.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% 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
Population, 2020 – 2024
202460
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Section 03
Housing
$259,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $261,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cotton, Pennsylvania?
Cotton, Pennsylvania has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Cotton, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Cotton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $259,100.
How educated are people in Cotton, Pennsylvania?
About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cotton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cotton, Pennsylvania?
About 68.3% of people in Cotton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PennsylvaniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024