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Cotter

County:
Louisa County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.098
State:
Iowa

Cotter is a city located in Louisa County, Iowa. Cotter has a 2026 population of 38. Cotter is currently declining at a rate of -2.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39 in 2020.

The median age in Cotter is 60.7 years: 60.3 years for males, and 64.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 72.2 males.

38
Total Population
388
Density (mi²)
-1 -2.56%
Growth

Cotter Population

Cotter Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202638-1-2.56%
20253912.63%
20243800%
20233800%
202238-1-2.56%
20213900%
20203900%
201942-1-2.33%
20184300%
20174300%
20164300%
20154300%
201443-1-2.27%
20134400%
20124400%
201144-4-8.33%
20104400%

Median Age

Overall: 60.7 years
Female: 64.2 years
Male: 60.3 years

Cotter Adults

There are 25 adults, (7 of whom are seniors) in Cotter.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18 (58.1%)
Male: 13 (41.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cotter includes 67.74% White, 32.26% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2167.74%
Other race1032.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1032.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2167.74%

Cotter Marital Status

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)