Cottonwood city is a city located in Yavapai County Arizona. Cottonwood city has a 2024 population of 13,425. Cottonwood city is currently growing at a rate of 2.29% annually and its population has increased by 9.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,219 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood city is $60,888 with a poverty rate of 17.54%. The median age in Cottonwood city is 55.8 years: 47.9 years for males, and 60.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,781 | 77.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,868 | 14.89% |
| Other race | 693 | 5.52% |
| Native American | 151 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,488 | 1.9 | 51 | 49 |
| Non Family | 3,747 | 1.19 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Married | 2,126 | 2.72 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 506 | 3.27 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 109 | 3.88 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
51.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 5.69% |
| Associates Degree | 834 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,928 | 19.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,912 | 29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 402 | 4% |
| Some College | 2,669 | 26.58% |
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 | 7,553 | 7,181 | 2,243 |
| Hispanic | 1,920 | 1,319 | 187 |
| 2+ Races | 1,309 | 1,137 | 254 |
| Other Race | 420 | 194 | 93 |
| Native American | 105 | 105 | 15 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,790 | $40,280 | $28,221 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,772 | $58,556 | $85,446 |
| High School Graduate | $42,280 | $54,309 | $39,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,862 | $36,045 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,496 | $41,724 | $31,340 |
| Some College | $35,581 | $43,320 | $31,461 |
$37,496
Average Earnings
$41,724
Average Male
$31,340
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.96% of Cottonwood city residents speak only English, while 20.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,925 | 1,648 | 18.46% |
| Hispanic | 2,880 | 295 | 10.24% |
| Multiple | 1,868 | 257 | 13.76% |
| Other | 691 | 50 | 7.24% |
| Native | 151 | 7 | 4.64% |
| Black | 26 | 6 | 23.08% |
17.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.96%
Male Poverty Rate
21.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood city is Black, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood city is Native, with 4.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.77% |
| Some College | 17.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 6.97% |
| Male Employed | 5.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,418 | $78,245 |
| Households | $47,162 | $60,888 |
| Married Families | $68,697 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,553 | $46,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
934
Number of Veterans
869
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 401 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 86 |
| World War II | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 400 |
| 75+ | 358 |
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 899 | 10.28% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 2.33% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 15 | 12.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
28.52%
Born in Cottonwood city
84.83%
Native Born
15.17%
Foreign Born
7.28%
Non Citizen
7.89%
Naturalized
84.83% of Cottonwood city residents were born in the United States, with 28.52% having been born in Arizona. 7.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,933 | 301 | 2.06% |
| 2028 | 14,632 | 302 | 2.11% |
| 2027 | 14,330 | 302 | 2.15% |
| 2026 | 14,028 | 301 | 2.19% |
| 2025 | 13,727 | 302 | 2.25% |
| 2024 | 13,425 | 301 | 2.29% |
| 2023 | 13,124 | 184 | 1.42% |
| 2022 | 12,940 | 497 | 3.99% |
| 2021 | 12,443 | 224 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 12,219 | -102 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 12,321 | 130 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 12,191 | 195 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 11,996 | 139 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 11,857 | 284 | 2.45% |
| 2015 | 11,573 | 148 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 11,425 | 173 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 11,252 | 105 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 11,147 | 21 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 11,126 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 11,160 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,179 | 3,261 | 55.1% |
| 1990 | 5,918 | 1,368 | 30.07% |
| 1980 | 4,550 | 1,735 | 61.63% |
| 1970 | 2,815 | -12,118 | -81.15% |