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Cottonwood Shores

Texas · 1,403 residents · 1.071 sq mi
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Cottonwood Shores has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,818. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,403
+60%since 2000
from 877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,310 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+4%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5268891K2K2K1990201020202024Cottonwood Shores
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,818
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,227
+3%since 2000
from $17,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,200
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+164%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(685)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(172)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score42%(369)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(835)
Black1.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(459)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score60.9%(854)
Diversity Score
61
+45%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
44.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2013
from 64.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood Shores, Texas?

Cottonwood Shores, Texas has about 1,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood Shores, Texas?

The typical household in Cottonwood Shores, Texas earns about $44,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood Shores, Texas expensive?

In Cottonwood Shores, Texas, the median home is worth about $162,200, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood Shores, Texas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood Shores, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood Shores, Texas?

About 9.8% of people in Cottonwood Shores, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood Shores, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood Shores, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 756 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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

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