Cottonwood, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,091
Population
189/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$23,157 per capita
$110,300
Home Value
$172,898 Zillow
$335
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
182
Violent Crime/100K
1,185 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $335/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,091
Census 2023
Population Density
189
per square mile
Land Area
5.8
square miles (15.0 km²)
Median Age
48.1 yrs
24% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 26.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
67.1%
Black
26.4%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.9%
Spanish
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
9.5%
58% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.1%
39% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
81.0%
11% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
19.0%
121% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.483
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,091 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 189 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.1% |
| Black or African American | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 9.5% |
| Disability | 18.1% |
| Health Insurance | 81.0% |
| Uninsured | 19.0% |
| Broadband Access | 71.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.483 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |