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Cottontown

Tennessee · 367 residents · 3.51 sq mi
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Cottontown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,393. Population has fallen 30% since 2011, a loss of 160 residents. Median home value is $186,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
367
−30%vs 2011
vs 527 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
105 / sq mi
−30%vs 2011
vs 150 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
−10%vs 2011
vs 52.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
298363429494559201020202024Cottontown
2024374
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,393
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,616
−1%vs 2011
vs $23,772 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.365 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $151,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−42.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.3% in 2011
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−6%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(488)
Black7.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(343)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(14)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(44)
Diversity Score
12
−30%vs 2011
vs 17 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 22.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
27.5%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
51.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottontown, Tennessee?

Cottontown, Tennessee has about 367 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottontown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cottontown, Tennessee earns about $63,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottontown, Tennessee expensive?

In Cottontown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $186,300.

How educated are people in Cottontown, Tennessee?

About 19.5% 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 11.3% of people in Cottontown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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