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Cottonwood

County:
Shasta County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.393
State:
California

Cottonwood is a CDP located in Shasta County, California. Cottonwood has a 2026 population of 3,818. Cottonwood is currently growing at a rate of 6.68% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Cottonwood is $44,247 with a poverty rate of 46.54%. The median age in Cottonwood is 18.3 years: 18.8 years for males, and 17.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.8 males.

3.8K
Total Population
9,718
Density (mi²)
239 6.68%
Growth

Cottonwood Population

Cottonwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,8182396.68%
20253,5792387.12%

Median Age

Overall: 18.3 years
Female: 17.7 years
Male: 18.8 years

Cottonwood Adults

There are 1,566 adults, (188 of whom are seniors) in Cottonwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,672 (53.8%)
Male: 1,435 (46.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cottonwood includes 52.59% White, 22.24% Black or African American, 11.75% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,63452.59%
Black or African American69122.24%
Two or more races41713.42%
Other race36511.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,54549.73%
Other race36511.75%
Two or more races2989.59%
Black or African American381.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American65321.02%
Two or more races1193.83%
White892.86%

Cottonwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cottonwood 's average per capita income is $27,064. Household income levels show a median of $44,247. The poverty rate stands at 46.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$44,247$47,538
Families$34,720$47,419
Non Families$25,521$25,349
Married Families--

$27,064

Average Income

$44,247

Median Household Income

46.54%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)