Cotter is a city located in Baxter County Arkansas. Cotter has a 2024 population of 962. Cotter is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 8.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 889 in 2020.
The average household income in Cotter is $50,006 with a poverty rate of 15.74%. The median age in Cotter is 63.1 years: 57.9 years for males, and 63.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cotter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 913 | 90.94% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 9.06% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 497 | 2.02 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 226 | 2.49 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 183 | 1.32 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 56 | 2.32 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Male | 32 | 2.19 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
2.42
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 8.26% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 11.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 310 | 36.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 252 | 29.3% |
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 | 774 | 707 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 82 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,406 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,958 | $0 | $64,792 |
| High School Graduate | $28,864 | $33,250 | $20,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,868 | $33,250 | $29,792 |
| Some College | $35,750 | $39,000 | $0 |
$32,868
Average Earnings
$33,250
Average Male
$29,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.09% of Cotter residents speak only English, while 0.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 911 | 112 | 12.29% |
| Multiple | 91 | 46 | 50.55% |
15.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.28%
Male Poverty Rate
18.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cotter is Multiple, with 50.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cotter is White, with 12.29% 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 19.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.13% |
| Some College | 8.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,250 | $57,447 |
| Households | $35,221 | $50,006 |
| Married Families | $53,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,958 | $37,105 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
111
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 10.86% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 23.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.3%
Labor Force Participation
37.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
38.75%
Born in Cotter
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Cotter residents were born in the United States, with 38.75% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,054 | 19 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 1,035 | 18 | 1.77% |
| 2027 | 1,017 | 18 | 1.8% |
| 2026 | 999 | 19 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 980 | 18 | 1.87% |
| 2024 | 962 | 18 | 1.91% |
| 2023 | 944 | 16 | 1.72% |
| 2022 | 928 | 21 | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 907 | 18 | 2.02% |
| 2020 | 889 | -64 | -6.72% |
| 2019 | 953 | 10 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 943 | 7 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 936 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 930 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 934 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 931 | -7 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 938 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 944 | -9 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 953 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 955 | 0 | 0% |