Cottonwood is a CDP located in Shasta County California. Cottonwood has a 2024 population of 3,269. Cottonwood is currently growing at a rate of 7.67% annually and its population has increased by 4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,121 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood is $44,902 with a poverty rate of 47.29%. The median age in Cottonwood is 21.7 years: 23.6 years for males, and 19.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,926 | 62.09% |
| Black or African American | 438 | 14.12% |
| Other race | 369 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 369 | 11.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 837 | 3.71 | 10.8 | 89.2 |
| Female | 366 | 4.55 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 262 | 3.93 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Non Family | 147 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 62 | 4.19 | 0 | 100 |
4.04
Average Family Size
3.71
Average Household Size
10.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 19.8% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 2.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 1.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 407 | 31.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 427 | 33.02% |
| Some College | 90 | 6.96% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 981 | 386 | 0 |
| Black | 230 | 159 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 29 | 29 |
| Other Race | 98 | 8 | 0 |
| White | 96 | 61 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 69.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 22.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,960 | $30,909 | $50,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,567 | $25,053 | $23,219 |
| Overall | $24,856 | $26,615 | $23,391 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$24,856
Average Earnings
$26,615
Average Male
$23,391
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
26.04% of Cottonwood residents speak only English, while 73.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,471 | 1,235 | 49.98% |
| Multiple | 369 | 336 | 91.06% |
| Other | 369 | 243 | 65.85% |
| White | 96 | 50 | 52.08% |
| Black | 438 | 42 | 9.59% |
47.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.79%
Male Poverty Rate
54.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Multiple, with 91.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Black, with 9.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 44.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 52.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.32% |
| High School | 14.5% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 66.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.36% |
| Male Employed | 19.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,004 | $45,222 |
| Households | $40,339 | $44,902 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,516 | $21,037 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 41 | 16.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
15.7%
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
69.83%
Born in Cottonwood
70.95%
Native Born
29.05%
Foreign Born
25.15%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
70.95% of Cottonwood residents were born in the United States, with 69.83% having been born in California. 25.15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,269 | 233 | 7.67% |
| 2023 | 3,036 | 234 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 2,802 | -579 | -17.13% |
| 2021 | 3,381 | 260 | 8.33% |
| 2020 | 3,121 | 0 | 0% |