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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cotton County

Oklahoma · 6,614 residents · 632.637 sq mi
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Cotton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,210. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,614
−1%since 1990
from 6,651 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+3%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cotton County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,210
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,978 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,626
+60%since 1990
from $9,147 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
23.4% rent
1.8
+11%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(5,730)
Black2.3%(156)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(314)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score38.6%(2,568)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(5,475)
Black2.8%(188)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(321)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score20.2%(1,333)
20
−48%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

Cotton County, Oklahoma has about 6,614 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cotton County, Oklahoma earns about $27,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cotton County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cotton County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cotton County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

About 18.2% of people in Cotton County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cotton County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Cotton County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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