Cottonwood is a city located in Idaho County Idaho. Cottonwood has a 2024 population of 941. Cottonwood is currently growing at a rate of 3.29% annually and its population has increased by 14.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 820 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood is $62,870 with a poverty rate of 18.1%. The median age in Cottonwood is 33.1 years: 28.7 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,180 | 94.93% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 4.02% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 392 | 3.11 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 212 | 4.26 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 132 | 1.02 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 34 | 3.5 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Male | 14 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
4.17
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 10.56% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 156 | 19.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 2.67% |
| High School Graduate | 310 | 39.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.38% |
| Some College | 168 | 21.37% |
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 | 731 | 648 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 47 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $44,821 | $55,982 | $42,946 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,125 | $0 | $83,125 |
| High School Graduate | $48,750 | $52,167 | $14,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $39,095 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,536 | $50,664 | $14,839 |
| Some College | $29,926 | $39,803 | $0 |
$39,536
Average Earnings
$50,664
Average Male
$14,839
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.9% of Cottonwood residents speak only English, while 1.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 217 | 18.44% |
| Multiple | 50 | 8 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
18.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.07%
Male Poverty Rate
18.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Hispanic, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Multiple, with 16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.09% |
| Some College | 22.07% |
| High School | 5.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 82.46% |
| Female Employed | 6.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,833 | $72,715 |
| Households | $55,147 | $62,870 |
| Married Families | $64,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $43,478 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 17 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 4.69% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
57.36%
Born in Cottonwood
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.84% of Cottonwood residents were born in the United States, with 57.36% having been born in Idaho. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,093 | 31 | 2.92% |
| 2028 | 1,062 | 30 | 2.91% |
| 2027 | 1,032 | 30 | 2.99% |
| 2026 | 1,002 | 31 | 3.19% |
| 2025 | 971 | 30 | 3.19% |
| 2024 | 941 | 30 | 3.29% |
| 2023 | 911 | 16 | 1.79% |
| 2022 | 895 | 42 | 4.92% |
| 2021 | 853 | 33 | 4.02% |
| 2020 | 820 | -138 | -14.41% |
| 2019 | 958 | 22 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 936 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 932 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 924 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 928 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 926 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 931 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 934 | 12 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 922 | 13 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 909 | 0 | 0% |