Cottonwood, Alabama Population 2022
Cottonwood is a city located in Houston County Alabama. Cottonwood has a 2020 population of 1,000. Cottonwood is currently declining at a rate of -2.34% annually and its population has decreased by -4.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,048 in 2010.
The average household income in Cottonwood is $39,381 with a poverty rate of 27.71%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $508 per month, and the median house value is $82,400. The median age in Cottonwood is 37.8 years, 34.1 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
Cottonwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwoodwas:
- White: 78.11%
- Black or African American: 19.59%
- Native American: 1.15%
- Two or more races: 0.79%
- Asian: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 885 | 78.11% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 19.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.79% |
Cottonwood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 473 | 2.4 | 74.2 |
| Married | 184 | 3.14 | 77.7 |
| Male | 25 | 3.8 | 64 |
| Female | 71 | 3.52 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 193 | 1.09 | 81.9 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 9.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 10.01% |
| High School Graduate | 271 | 33.50% |
| Some College | 220 | 27.19% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 4.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 12.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.21% |
Cottonwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| White | 637 | 545 | 120 |
| Black | 141 | 95 | 1 |
| Native American | 13 | 3 | |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2 | |
| 2+ Races | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Cottonwood Language by Age
Cottonwood Language
98.49% of Cottonwood residents speak only English, while 1.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
Cottonwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 222 | 108 | 48.65% |
| White | 876 | 206 | 23.52% |
| Other | NaN% |
27.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.24%
Male Poverty Rate
29.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cottonwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Black, with 48.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.20%.
Cottonwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Cottonwood Married by Age and Sex
Cottonwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Cottonwood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 9.68% |
| Black | 9 | 5.26% |
Cottonwood Veterans by Education
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.90%
Born in Cottonwood
98.59%
Native Born
1.41%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.59% of Cottonwood residents were born in the United States, with 63.90% having been born in Alabama. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,289 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,265 | -24 | -1.86% |
| 2012 | 1,241 | -24 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 1,217 | -24 | -1.93% |
| 2014 | 1,193 | -24 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 1,169 | -24 | -2.01% |
| 2016 | 1,145 | -24 | -2.05% |
| 2017 | 1,121 | -24 | -2.10% |
| 2018 | 1,097 | -24 | -2.14% |
| 2019 | 1,073 | -24 | -2.19% |
| 2020 | 1,048 | -25 | -2.33% |
| 2021 | 1,024 | -24 | -2.29% |
| 2022 | 1,000 | -24 | -2.34% |