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Cottonwood

South Dakota · 11 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Cottonwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

11
+83%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+83%vs 2000
vs 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−45%vs 2000
vs 66.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
02958871161990201020202024Cottonwood
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,487 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2000
$7,964
−90%vs 2000
vs $79,000 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.2%
+18.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+50.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.6%
+55.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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How many people live in Cottonwood, South Dakota?

Cottonwood, South Dakota has about 11 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood, South Dakota?

The typical household in Cottonwood, South Dakota earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood, South Dakota?

About 18.2% of people in Cottonwood, South Dakota 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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