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Cotton County

Oklahoma · 5,527 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 $49,583. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,087 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
5,527
−16%since 2000
from 6,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cotton County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,210 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,784
+76%since 2000
from $14,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(5,475)
Black2.8%(188)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(321)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(1,333)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(4,098)
Black1.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(361)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other13.9%(769)
Diversity Score47.7%(2,639)
Segregation Score6.1%(337)
Diversity Score
48
+137%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

Cotton County, Oklahoma has about 5,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cotton County, Oklahoma earns about $49,583 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

About 15.1% 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 18.9% 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 1,124 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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