Cottonwood Shores is a city located in Burnet County Texas. Cottonwood Shores has a 2024 population of 1,685. Cottonwood Shores is currently growing at a rate of 3.95% annually and its population has increased by 17.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,429 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood Shores is $70,374 with a poverty rate of 5.87%. The median age in Cottonwood Shores is 34.8 years: 32.6 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood Shores was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,140 | 76.98% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 15.94% |
| Other race | 94 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.74% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 439 | 3.37 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 172 | 4.19 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.25 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 109 | 4.51 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Male | 34 | 3.32 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 2.58% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 11.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 431 | 46.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 6.55% |
| Some College | 201 | 21.59% |
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 | 586 | 567 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 330 | 264 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 114 | 0 |
| Other Race | 68 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,813 | $34,861 | $49,318 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,250 | $121,563 | $46,667 |
| High School Graduate | $24,832 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,417 | $26,000 | $32,083 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $34,181 | $27,031 |
| Some College | $35,761 | $46,094 | $34,152 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$34,181
Average Male
$27,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.57% of Cottonwood Shores residents speak only English, while 42.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 55 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 665 | 27 | 4.06% |
| Multiple | 236 | 9 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 11 | 5 | 45.45% |
5.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.95%
Male Poverty Rate
6.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood Shores is Asian, with 45.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood Shores is Multiple, with 3.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.41% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
| High School | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
| Female Employed | 3.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,431 | $73,343 |
| Households | $60,817 | $70,374 |
| Married Families | $96,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,167 | $48,454 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 6.49% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 13.97% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.69% |
| Other Race | 3 | 4.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.5%
Labor Force Participation
73.5%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
55.03%
Born in Cottonwood Shores
73.4%
Native Born
26.6%
Foreign Born
18.03%
Non Citizen
8.58%
Naturalized
73.4% of Cottonwood Shores residents were born in the United States, with 55.03% having been born in Texas. 18.03% 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 | 2,005 | 64 | 3.3% |
| 2028 | 1,941 | 64 | 3.41% |
| 2027 | 1,877 | 64 | 3.53% |
| 2026 | 1,813 | 64 | 3.66% |
| 2025 | 1,749 | 64 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 1,685 | 64 | 3.95% |
| 2023 | 1,621 | 66 | 4.24% |
| 2022 | 1,555 | 39 | 2.57% |
| 2021 | 1,516 | 87 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 1,429 | 204 | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 1,225 | 41 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 1,184 | 11 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 1,173 | 10 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 1,163 | 30 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 1,133 | 16 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 1,117 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 1,115 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,117 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 1,121 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 1,115 | 0 | 0% |