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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cottonwood

South Dakota · 6 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Cottonwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,487. Population has fallen 45% since 1990, a loss of 5 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. With a median age of 66.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 114% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 66.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

6
−45%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−45%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
66.0
+82%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
02958871161990201020202024Cottonwood
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,487
+206%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2000
$79,000
+892%since 1990
from $7,964 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$12,500
US average: $120,530
$0
US average: $602
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 1990
from 100.0% in 1990
50.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
0.0%
−55.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, South Dakota?

Cottonwood, South Dakota has about 6 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cottonwood, South Dakota earns about $75,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood, South Dakota expensive?

In Cottonwood, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $12,500, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

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 0.0% of people in Cottonwood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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