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 $49,804 with a poverty rate of 16.54%. The median age in Cotter is 63.3 years: 62.7 years for males, and 63.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cotter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 91.52% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 8.48% |
| 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 | 475 | 2.01 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 222 | 2.59 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 173 | 1.18 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 63 | 2.25 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 17 | 2 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 5.93% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 10.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 272 | 34.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 246 | 31.02% |
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 | 723 | 676 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 66 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,000 | $0 | $70,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $67,083 |
| High School Graduate | $27,083 | $41,875 | $20,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,987 | $40,568 | $33,125 |
| Some College | $35,333 | $41,250 | $29,792 |
$35,987
Average Earnings
$40,568
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.72% of Cotter residents speak only English, while 1.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 137 | 15.68% |
| Multiple | 81 | 21 | 25.93% |
16.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.55%
Male Poverty Rate
18.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cotter is Multiple, with 25.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cotter is White, with 15.68% 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 25.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.63% |
| Some College | 11.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Female Employed | 6.83% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $56,993 |
| Households | $33,250 | $49,804 |
| Married Families | $48,889 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,694 | $36,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
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
89
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 9.04% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 27.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35%
Labor Force Participation
33.3%
Employment Rate
5%
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
36.44%
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 36.44% 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% |