Cottonwood, AL Demographics

A map of Cottonwood's Population by Race

Cottonwood, Alabama has an estimated population of 971, a decrease from the 1,048 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% White, 29.8% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.3% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cottonwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cottonwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cottonwood, that probability was 49.1% in 2020 and 50.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cottonwood is ranked the 327th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cottonwood was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cottonwood's White Population

616 residents of Cottonwood, or 63.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cottonwood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Cottonwood ranks 378th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's White population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Cottonwood's population has decreased from 66.0% to 63.4%.

Cottonwood is more White than neighboring Campbellton (34.6% White). Cottonwood is less White than neighboring Madrid (89.5% White), Avon (92.6% White), Ashford (72.4% White), and Cowarts (75.5% White).

Cottonwood's Black Population

289 residents of Cottonwood, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cottonwood is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Cottonwood ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Cottonwood's population has increased from 26.5% to 29.8%.

Cottonwood is more Black than neighboring Madrid (7.3% Black), Avon (5.3% Black), Ashford (20.8% Black), and Cowarts (15% Black). Cottonwood is less Black than neighboring Campbellton (64.1% Black).

Cottonwood's Asian Population

5 residents of Cottonwood, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cottonwood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Cottonwood ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Cottonwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Cottonwood is more Asian than neighboring Madrid (0% Asian), Avon (0% Asian), Ashford (0.1% Asian), Campbellton (0% Asian), and Cowarts (0% Asian).

Cottonwood's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Cottonwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cottonwood is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Cottonwood ranks 316th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cottonwood's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.3%.

Cottonwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Avon (0% Hispanic), and Campbellton (0% Hispanic). Cottonwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Madrid (1.4% Hispanic), Ashford (3.4% Hispanic), and Cowarts (3% Hispanic).

Cottonwood's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Cottonwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cottonwood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Cottonwood ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cottonwood's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Cottonwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madrid (1.4% Native American/Other), Avon (0% Native American/Other), Ashford (0% Native American/Other), Campbellton (0% Native American/Other), and Cowarts (0.9% Native American/Other).

Cottonwood's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Cottonwood, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cottonwood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Cottonwood ranks 200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Cottonwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Cottonwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Madrid (0.5% Multiracial), Avon (2.1% Multiracial), Ashford (3.2% Multiracial), and Campbellton (1.4% Multiracial). Cottonwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Cowarts (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.