Cottonwood is a city located in Kaufman County Texas. Cottonwood has a 2024 population of 250. Cottonwood is currently growing at a rate of 5.93% annually and its population has increased by 30.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 192 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood is $124,383 with a poverty rate of 12.54%. The median age in Cottonwood is 40 years: 42.9 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 80.6% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 11.94% |
| Native American | 18 | 5.37% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 107 | 3.13 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 74 | 3.38 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 26 | 2.19 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Female | 7 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 12.18% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 12.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 67 | 28.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 75 | 31.51% |
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 | 197 | 169 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 3 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,786 | $0 | $61,607 |
| High School Graduate | $47,292 | $54,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $58,021 | $41,042 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $58,571 | $0 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$58,021
Average Male
$41,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.89% of Cottonwood residents speak only English, while 2.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 30 | 11.24% |
| Multiple | 40 | 12 | 30% |
12.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.56%
Male Poverty Rate
19.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Multiple, with 30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is White, with 11.24% 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 63.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.63% |
| High School | 10.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Female Employed | 24.73% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,083 | $141,968 |
| Households | $100,417 | $124,383 |
| Married Families | $106,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $57,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 18 | 100% |
| White | 7 | 3.33% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
90.45%
Born in Cottonwood
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Cottonwood residents were born in the United States, with 90.45% having been born in Texas. 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 | 324 | 15 | 4.85% |
| 2028 | 309 | 15 | 5.1% |
| 2027 | 294 | 14 | 5% |
| 2026 | 280 | 15 | 5.66% |
| 2025 | 265 | 15 | 6% |
| 2024 | 250 | 14 | 5.93% |
| 2023 | 236 | 11 | 4.89% |
| 2022 | 225 | 17 | 8.17% |
| 2021 | 208 | 16 | 8.33% |
| 2020 | 192 | -11 | -5.42% |
| 2019 | 203 | 13 | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 190 | 2 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 188 | 5 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 183 | 3 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 180 | 3 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 177 | 3 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 174 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 173 | 2 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 171 | 3 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 168 | 0 | 0% |