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Cottonwood

Texas · 185 residents · 1.444 sq mi
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Cottonwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,300. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 119% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
+2%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+19%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141922713494271990201020202024Cottonwood
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,750
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,599
+2%since 2000
from $23,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance29.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical28.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(173)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(166)
Black3.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.6%(42)
Diversity Score
23
+140%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.6 min
−4%since 2000
from 48.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, Texas?

Cottonwood, Texas has about 185 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood, Texas?

The typical household in Cottonwood, Texas earns about $108,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood, Texas expensive?

In Cottonwood, Texas, the median home is worth about $158,300.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, Texas?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Cottonwood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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