Cotter is a city located in Louisa County Iowa. Cotter has a 2024 population of 36. Cotter is currently declining at a rate of -2.7% annually and its population has decreased by -5.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38 in 2020.
The average household income in Cotter is $52,311 with a poverty rate of 20%. The median age in Cotter is 54.5 years: 54.5 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cotter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9 | 2.33 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 4 | 2.75 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 4 | 1.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 1 | 5 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 9 | 60% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 13.33% |
| Some College | 3 | 20% |
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 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90% of Cotter residents speak only English, while 10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 4 | 22.22% |
20%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.67%
Male Poverty Rate
21.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cotter is White, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cotter is White, with 22.22% 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%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 50% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $55,920 |
| Households | - | $52,311 |
| Married Families | $57,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $44,925 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
90.48%
Born in Cotter
90.48%
Native Born
9.52%
Foreign Born
4.76%
Non Citizen
4.76%
Naturalized
90.48% of Cotter residents were born in the United States, with 90.48% having been born in Iowa. 4.76% 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 | 34 | -1 | -2.86% |
| 2028 | 35 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 35 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 35 | -1 | -2.78% |
| 2025 | 36 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 36 | -1 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 37 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 37 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 37 | -1 | -2.63% |
| 2020 | 38 | -4 | -9.52% |
| 2019 | 42 | -1 | -2.33% |
| 2018 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 43 | -1 | -2.27% |
| 2013 | 44 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 44 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 44 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 44 | 0 | 0% |