Cottondale is a town located in Jackson County Florida. Cottondale has a 2024 population of 875. Cottondale is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 845 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottondale is $56,259 with a poverty rate of 18.09%. The median age in Cottondale is 37.9 years: 32.2 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottondale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 751 | 84.19% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 7.96% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 6.84% |
| Other race | 9 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 357 | 2.5 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.28 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 137 | 3.69 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 53 | 2.64 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 15 | 3.53 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 17.84% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 6.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.66% |
| High School Graduate | 334 | 52.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.56% |
| Some College | 66 | 10.33% |
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 | 548 | 452 | 48 |
| Black | 53 | 39 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 24 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 82.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $35,938 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,699 | $35,859 | $38,529 |
| Some College | $37,865 | $0 | $39,554 |
$37,699
Average Earnings
$35,859
Average Male
$38,529
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.8% of Cottondale residents speak only English, while 2.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 727 | 89 | 12.24% |
| Multiple | 61 | 37 | 60.66% |
| Black | 71 | 31 | 43.66% |
18.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.44%
Male Poverty Rate
17.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottondale is Multiple, with 60.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottondale is White, with 12.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.97% |
| High School | 17.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.34% |
| Some College | 8.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.28% |
| Female Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,850 | $70,552 |
| Households | $41,518 | $56,259 |
| Married Families | $75,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,750 | $36,738 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 6.93% |
| Black | 4 | 6.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
63.57%
Born in Cottondale
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
99.22% of Cottondale residents were born in the United States, with 63.57% having been born in Florida. 0.11% 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 | 913 | 7 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 906 | 8 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 898 | 8 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 890 | 7 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 883 | 8 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 875 | 7 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 868 | 8 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 860 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 855 | 10 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 845 | -44 | -4.95% |
| 2019 | 889 | -11 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 900 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 900 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 901 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 902 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 903 | -5 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 908 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 908 | -14 | -1.52% |
| 2011 | 922 | -7 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 929 | 0 | 0% |