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Cottontown

Tennessee · 374 residents · 3.51 sq mi
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The short version

Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $441,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
+10%since 2023
from 339 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
107 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 97 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
298363429494559201020202024Cottontown
2024374
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,303
−2%since 2023
from $49,130 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+4%since 2023
from 0.437 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services23.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $578,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(52)
Diversity Score
14
−12%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+3%since 2023
from 25.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
Female
32.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottontown, Tennessee?

Cottontown, Tennessee has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cottontown, Tennessee expensive?

In Cottontown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $441,700.

How educated are people in Cottontown, Tennessee?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cottontown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottontown, Tennessee?

About 3.7% of people in Cottontown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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