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Cotulla

Texas · 3,718 residents · 2.01 sq mi
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Cotulla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,767. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $84,900. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,718
+3%since 2000
from 3,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,850 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+16%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Cotulla
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,767
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,644
+81%since 2000
from $10,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+67%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(546)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino83.6%(3,020)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.2%(1,234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(424)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino87.3%(3,244)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.6%(21)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,017)
Diversity Score
27
−20%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotulla, Texas?

Cotulla, Texas has about 3,718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cotulla, Texas?

The typical household in Cotulla, Texas earns about $46,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cotulla, Texas expensive?

In Cotulla, Texas, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Cotulla, Texas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cotulla, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotulla, Texas?

About 24.1% of people in Cotulla, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cotulla, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cotulla, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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