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Cottonwood

County:
Shasta County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.225
State:
California

Cottonwood is a CDP located in Shasta County, California. Cottonwood has a 2026 population of 8,059. Cottonwood is currently growing at a rate of 3.81% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Cottonwood is $95,577 with a poverty rate of 8.67%. The median age in Cottonwood is 38.8 years: 39 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males.

8.1K
Total Population
609
Density (mi²)
296 3.81%
Growth

Cottonwood Population

Cottonwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,0592963.81%
20257,7632973.98%

Median Age

Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 39 years

Cottonwood Adults

There are 5,758 adults, (920 of whom are seniors) in Cottonwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,833 (51.7%)
Male: 3,575 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cottonwood includes 78.51% White, 4.44% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,81678.51%
Two or more races83011.2%
Asian3294.44%
Black or African American1722.32%
Other race1612.17%
Native American1001.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3755.06%
Other race1612.17%
White1512.04%
Native American630.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,66576.47%
Two or more races4556.14%
Asian3294.44%
Black or African American1722.32%
Native American370.5%

Cottonwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cottonwood 's average per capita income is $56,014. Household income levels show a median of $95,577. The poverty rate stands at 8.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$115,542-
Families$113,790$158,968
Households$95,577$132,768
Non Families$20,962$50,006

$56,014

Average Income

$95,577

Median Household Income

8.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)