Cottondale is a CDP located in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. Cottondale has a 2024 population of 3,746. Cottondale is currently growing at a rate of 7.67% annually and its population has increased by 12.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,325 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottondale is $65,097 with a poverty rate of 27.27%. The median age in Cottondale is 45.2 years: 43.9 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottondale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,434 | 50.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,327 | 46.56% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,308 | 2.18 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 694 | 2.6 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 442 | 1.39 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 137 | 2.12 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Male | 35 | 4.03 | 100 | 0 |
2.34
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 317 | 14.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 8.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 806 | 36.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 9.24% |
| Some College | 460 | 21.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,144 | 997 | 188 |
| Black | 918 | 742 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 39 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,462 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,792 | $28,793 | $46,453 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,071 | $70,972 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,063 | $47,500 | $37,768 |
| Some College | $39,621 | $63,000 | $38,013 |
$39,063
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$37,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.16% of Cottondale residents speak only English, while 4.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,327 | 563 | 42.43% |
| White | 1,281 | 139 | 10.85% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 32 | 25.4% |
| Multiple | 70 | 26 | 37.14% |
27.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.5%
Male Poverty Rate
19.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottondale is Black, with 42.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottondale is White, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.87% |
| Some College | 22.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.2% |
| High School | 9.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.28% |
| Male Employed | 1.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,526 | $73,113 |
| Households | $44,250 | $65,097 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,100 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
293
Number of Veterans
272
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 204 |
| Korea | 37 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 15.14% |
| Black | 108 | 9.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.47%
Born in Cottondale
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.61% of Cottondale residents were born in the United States, with 79.47% having been born in Alabama. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,746 | 267 | 7.67% |
| 2023 | 3,479 | 268 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 3,211 | -582 | -15.34% |
| 2021 | 3,793 | 468 | 14.08% |
| 2020 | 3,325 | 189 | 6.03% |
| 2019 | 3,136 | -333 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 3,469 | -277 | -7.39% |
| 2017 | 3,746 | 200 | 5.64% |
| 2016 | 3,546 | -156 | -4.21% |
| 2015 | 3,702 | 222 | 6.38% |
| 2014 | 3,480 | 620 | 21.68% |
| 2013 | 2,860 | 0 | 0% |