Cottonwood is a town located in Houston County Alabama. Cottonwood has a 2024 population of 1,097. Cottonwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,053 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood is $47,205 with a poverty rate of 26.21%. The median age in Cottonwood is 48.1 years: 52.1 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 67.09% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 26.4% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.73% |
| 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 | 513 | 2.13 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Non Family | 234 | 1.14 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Married | 170 | 2.87 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Female | 75 | 3.32 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 34 | 2.59 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 8.09% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 10.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 9.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.5% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 35.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 10.87% |
| Some College | 210 | 24.28% |
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 | 604 | 503 | 80 |
| Black | 203 | 140 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 3 |
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 asian people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $118,056 | $0 | $118,056 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,173 | $38,839 | $27,105 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,550 | $30,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,769 | $33,393 | $27,443 |
| Some College | $24,375 | $44,091 | $21,302 |
$31,769
Average Earnings
$33,393
Average Male
$27,443
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.86% of Cottonwood residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 288 | 136 | 47.22% |
| White | 729 | 131 | 17.97% |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Multiple | 50 | 3 | 6% |
26.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.04%
Male Poverty Rate
27.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Multiple, with 6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 39.13% |
| Some College | 19.27% |
| High School | 17.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.77% |
| Male Employed | 3.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,685 | $64,704 |
| Households | $35,417 | $47,205 |
| Married Families | $61,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,167 | $25,805 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 11.09% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 24% |
| Black | 7 | 2.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
61.78%
Born in Cottonwood
98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.9% of Cottonwood residents were born in the United States, with 61.78% having been born in Alabama. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,152 | 11 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 1,141 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 1,130 | 11 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 1,119 | 11 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 1,108 | 11 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1,097 | 11 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 1,086 | 30 | 2.84% |
| 2022 | 1,056 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 1,050 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 1,053 | -199 | -15.89% |
| 2019 | 1,252 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 1,245 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 1,247 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 1,253 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 1,260 | -8 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 1,268 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,272 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 1,282 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 1,278 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 1,277 | 0 | 0% |