Cottle County Population

1880–2026

1,181

2026 projection

13.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cottle County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,181-433.51%
20251,224-433.39%
20241,267-292.24%
20231,296-251.89%
20221,321-362.65%
20211,357-90.66%
20201,366-191.37%
20191,385+100.73%
20181,375+20.15%
20171,373-251.79%

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Cottle County Demographics

46.4median age

Median age

Female48.2 yrs
Male46 yrs

Adults

1,118
317 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults801 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 705Male 48.5% · 663

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 14 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cottle County Income

$59,063median household income

Median household income

$59,063

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,000

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.1%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cottle County Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%49%46%
Never married31%41%22%
Divorced12%6%17%
Widowed6%2%10%
Separated4%3%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201