Cottle County, Texas Demographics 2026
Cottle County, Texas has a population of 1,302, the 241st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,819 and the median home value is $54,100. The poverty rate is 22.8%.
Cottle County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cottle County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 953 | $35,521 | 31.2% | $47,800 |
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Population Overview
Cottle County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,302. It is the 241st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cottle County is 44.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cottle County is $58,819. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $54,100. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Cottle County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cottle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cottle County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cottle County, Texas?
Cottle County has a population of 1,302, making it the 241st most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Cottle County?
The median household income in Cottle County is $58,819 with a poverty rate of 22.8%.
How many cities are in Cottle County, Texas?
Cottle County contains 1 Census-designated place.