Cottonwood, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cottonwood, Texas had a total population of 254, the 1503rd largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $99,038, which is 26% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 11.7% is notably above the national average.
Cottonwood Quick Facts
How Cottonwood Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 335 | 254 | -24.2% |
| Median household income | $100,417 | $99,038 | -1.4% |
| Median home value | $265,000 | $293,200 | +10.6% |
How Cottonwood Compares
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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cottonwood Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Kaufman County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forney | 31,532 | $104,112 | 8.8% | $346,400 |
| Terrell | 20,366 | $65,842 | 15.9% | $218,500 |
| Heath | 10,777 | $220,828 | 2.0% | $766,900 |
| Heartland | 10,607 | $92,996 | 9.2% | $322,000 |
| Travis Ranch | 9,025 | $83,801 | 7.3% | $345,400 |
| Kaufman | 8,538 | $62,931 | 10.6% | $221,800 |
| Mabank | 5,187 | $54,889 | 5.0% | $254,900 |
| Crandall | 4,763 | $88,997 | 19.9% | $303,000 |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 4,511 | $204,773 | 0.9% | $629,400 |
| Talty | 2,881 | $154,732 | 1.9% | $483,300 |
Cities Similar to Cottonwood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reklaw | 255 | N/A | $163,400 | 31.2% | 13.3% |
| Megargel | 256 | $97,566 | N/A | 18.1% | 7.8% |
| Ranchitos del Norte | 263 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 14.1% |
| Port Mansfield | 245 | N/A | N/A | 52.8% | 10.9% |
| Leona | 244 | N/A | $187,900 | 43.6% | 2.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 254, Cottonwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cottonwood is a small community located in Texas, within Kaufman County. The total population is 254. It ranks as the 1503rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cottonwood is 39.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cottonwood is $99,038. This is 26% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 11.7%. This is 121% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $293,200. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cottonwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cottonwood, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cottonwood, Texas?
Cottonwood, Texas has a population of 254 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cottonwood, TX?
The median household income in Cottonwood is $99,038, which is 23% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood, TX?
The poverty rate in Cottonwood is 13.4%. This means approximately 34 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood, Texas?
Cottonwood's population is 81.5% White, 0.4% Black, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cottonwood, TX?
The median home value in Cottonwood is $293,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.
How educated is Cottonwood, Texas?
23.5% of adults (25+) in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.