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Cottonwood

South Dakota · 12 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12
+100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−32%since 2000
from 66.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02958871161990201020202024Cottonwood
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
25.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
75.0% 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 63.4%
Section 08

People & community

Male
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, South Dakota?

Cottonwood, South Dakota has about 12 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 100.0% of people in Cottonwood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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