Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cottonwood, AZ

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Demographicsi2023 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

12,547population

55.8median age

This community is a community of 12,547 with a median age of 55.8. The population is predominantly White (71.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (23%). Median household income is $47,162. 90.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 51%, with a median home value of $286,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.5%8,976

Hispanic/Latino

23%2,882

Two or More

3.9%484

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%151

Asian

0.2%28

Black

0.2%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%506

High School Diploma

24%2,406

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%1,172

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%1,497

Associate's Degree

8.3%834

Bachelor's Degree

19.2%1,928

Master's Degree

5%499

Professional Degree

1.6%161

Doctorate

0.7%66

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

26.4%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

$286,000median home value

$1,080median rent

51%homeownership

6,964total units

6.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 51%

Renter 49%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%323

$50K–$100K

5.2%171

$100K–$150K

8.2%272

$150K–$200K

8.6%284

$200K–$300K

21.9%726

$300K–$500K

36%1,190

$500K–$1M

9.8%324

$1M+

0.6%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

782

$500–$750

154

$750–$1,000

369

$1,000–$1,250

803

$1,250–$1,500

576

$1,500–$2,000

292

$2,000+

151

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%93

2010–2019

9.8%681

2000–2009

18.6%1,298

1990–1999

22.6%1,571

1980–1989

16.8%1,167

1970–1979

23.5%1,634

1960–1969

3.8%262

1950–1959

1%73

1940–1949

1.3%89

1939 or earlier

1.4%96

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.8%3,233

Electricity

47.2%3,060

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%140

Solar

0.7%47

Wood

0.1%8

Household Economyi

$47,162median household income

$31,577per capita income

17.5%poverty rate

2.4%unemployment

5,420labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%403

$10K–$15K

9%582

$15K–$20K

9.2%600

$20K–$25K

2.5%163

$25K–$30K

6.1%398

$30K–$35K

6.3%407

$35K–$40K

4.1%265

$40K–$45K

4.8%311

$45K–$50K

4.3%278

$50K–$60K

8.7%566

$60K–$75K

9.2%596

$75K–$100K

11.6%751

$100K–$125K

6.6%428

$125K–$150K

5.6%365

$150K–$200K

3%197

$200K+

2.7%178

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,90315.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

960

United Kingdom

170

Canada

150

Germany

118

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,196

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,288

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

934(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.3%Insured

18.7%Uninsured