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Cottontown

Tennessee · 397 residents · 3.51 sq mi
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Cottontown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has grown 24% since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $263,400. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
+24%since 2019
from 320 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
+24%since 2019
from 91 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
−8%since 2019
from 59.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
298363429494559201020202024Cottontown
2024374
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$30,937
−5%since 2019
from $32,438 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $258,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
13.8% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+40%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(10)
Diversity Score7.6%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(357)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(55)
Diversity Score
14
+82%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+9%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
34.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottontown, Tennessee?

Cottontown, Tennessee has about 397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottontown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cottontown, Tennessee earns about $47,917 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 $263,400.

How educated are people in Cottontown, Tennessee?

About 12.7% 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 4.2% of people in Cottontown, Tennessee 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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