Cottonwood, OK Demographics

A map of Cottonwood's Population by Race

Cottonwood, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 126, an increase from the 117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% White, 29.4% Multiracial, 8.7% Native American/Other, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oklahoma 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 48.4% in 2020 and 55.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cottonwood is ranked the 634th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 651st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cottonwood's White Population

75 residents of Cottonwood, or 59.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cottonwood is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Cottonwood ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Cottonwood's population has decreased from 68.4% to 59.5%.

Cottonwood is more White than neighboring Coalgate (56.1% White). Cottonwood is less White than neighboring Phillips (62.6% White), Lehigh (71.7% White), Centrahoma (82.6% White), and Stringtown (63.1% White).

Cottonwood's Black Population

0 residents of Cottonwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cottonwood is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Cottonwood ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Cottonwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cottonwood is less Black than neighboring Stringtown (4.6% Black).

Cottonwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Cottonwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cottonwood is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Cottonwood ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cottonwood's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Cottonwood is less Asian than neighboring Coalgate (1.3% Asian), and Phillips (1.5% Asian).

Cottonwood's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Cottonwood, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cottonwood is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cottonwood ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Cottonwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Cottonwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Lehigh (0% Hispanic), Centrahoma (0% Hispanic), and Stringtown (1% Hispanic). Cottonwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Coalgate (5.1% Hispanic), and Phillips (7.6% Hispanic).

Cottonwood's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Cottonwood, or 8.7% 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 Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Cottonwood ranks 205th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cottonwood's population has decreased from 20.5% to 8.7%.

Cottonwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Phillips (7.6% Native American/Other), Lehigh (2.7% Native American/Other), Centrahoma (2.9% Native American/Other), and Stringtown (7.6% Native American/Other). Cottonwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coalgate (12.8% Native American/Other).

Cottonwood's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Cottonwood, or 29.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cottonwood is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Cottonwood ranks 570th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cottonwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 311.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Cottonwood's population has increased from 7.7% to 29.4%.

Cottonwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Coalgate (24.7% Multiracial), Phillips (20.6% Multiracial), Lehigh (25.6% Multiracial), Centrahoma (14.5% Multiracial), and Stringtown (23.7% 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.