Cotulla is a city located in La Salle County Texas. Cotulla has a 2024 population of 3,577. It is also the county seat of La Salle County. Cotulla is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -3.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,716 in 2020.
The average household income in Cotulla is $65,699 with a poverty rate of 29.89%. The median age in Cotulla is 38.8 years: 40 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cotulla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,594 | 43.2% |
| White | 1,104 | 29.92% |
| Other race | 925 | 25.07% |
| Native American | 53 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,024 | 3.54 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 424 | 4.21 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 330 | 1.67 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 234 | 4.78 | 91 | 9 |
| Male | 36 | 4.86 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
4.22
Average Family Size
3.54
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 267 | 11.98% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 1.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107 | 4.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,194 | 53.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 13.86% |
| Some College | 170 | 7.63% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,897 | 1,334 | 212 |
| 2+ Races | 982 | 684 | 0 |
| Other Race | 504 | 424 | 0 |
| White | 268 | 268 | 43 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 1 | 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 16.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,633 | $20,269 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,131 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,267 | $21,922 | $0 |
| Some College | $23,705 | $0 | $24,250 |
$25,267
Average Earnings
$21,922
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.3% of Cotulla residents speak only English, while 62.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 62.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,302 | 1,073 | 32.5% |
| Other | 925 | 539 | 58.27% |
| Multiple | 1,571 | 483 | 30.74% |
| White | 246 | 12 | 4.88% |
29.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.98%
Male Poverty Rate
36.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cotulla is Other, with 58.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cotulla is White, with 4.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 56.48% |
| High School | 22.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 11.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,848 | $54,237 |
| Households | $58,511 | $65,699 |
| Married Families | $58,676 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,750 | $73,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
165
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 154 | 6.53% |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 10.42% |
| White | 28 | 3.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
86.21%
Born in Cotulla
98.46%
Native Born
1.54%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.46% of Cotulla residents were born in the United States, with 86.21% having been born in Texas. 1.54% 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 | 3,404 | -34 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 3,438 | -35 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 3,473 | -35 | -1% |
| 2026 | 3,508 | -34 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 3,542 | -35 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 3,577 | -35 | -0.97% |
| 2023 | 3,612 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 3,631 | -87 | -2.34% |
| 2021 | 3,718 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 3,716 | -450 | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 4,166 | 28 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 4,138 | -19 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 4,157 | -49 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 4,206 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 4,218 | 123 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4,095 | 42 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 4,053 | 256 | 6.74% |
| 2012 | 3,797 | 119 | 3.24% |
| 2011 | 3,678 | 64 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 3,614 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,614 | -80 | -2.17% |
| 1990 | 3,694 | -218 | -5.57% |
| 1980 | 3,912 | 497 | 14.55% |
| 1970 | 3,415 | -545 | -13.76% |
| 1960 | 3,960 | -458 | -10.37% |
| 1950 | 4,418 | 785 | 21.61% |
| 1940 | 3,633 | 458 | 14.43% |
| 1930 | 3,175 | -229 | -6.73% |