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Cotton City

County:
Hidalgo County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
25.819
State:
New Mexico

Cotton City is a CDP located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Cotton City has a 2026 population of 201. Cotton City is currently declining at a rate of -5.63% 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 Cotton City is $56,574 with a poverty rate of 35.31%. The median age in Cotton City is 33.9 years: 46.1 years for males, and 33.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 197.9 males.

201
Total Population
7.8
Density (mi²)
-12 -5.63%
Growth

Cotton City Population

Cotton City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026201-12-5.63%
2025213-11-4.91%

Median Age

Overall: 33.9 years
Female: 33.6 years
Male: 46.1 years

Cotton City Adults

There are 207 adults, (62 of whom are seniors) in Cotton City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 96 (33.6%)
Male: 190 (66.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cotton City includes 43.71% White, 16.43% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12543.71%
Two or more races11439.86%
Other race4716.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races11439.86%
Other race4716.43%
White4315.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8228.67%

Cotton City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cotton City 's average per capita income is $34,420. Household income levels show a median of $56,574. The poverty rate stands at 35.31%.

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
Married Families$56,620-
Households$56,574$58,863
Families$55,787$52,529
Non Families-$24,567

$34,420

Average Income

$56,574

Median Household Income

35.31%

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)