Cottondale, AL Demographics

A map of Cottondale's Population by Race

Cottondale, Alabama had a population of 3,130 in 2020. It was 51.4% White, 33.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cottondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottondale is the 162nd most populous. 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).

Cottondale's White Population

1,609 residents of Cottondale identify as White, or 51.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Cottondale slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottondale is ranked #460 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cottondale is more White than neighboring Holt (28.1% White), and Tuscaloosa (47.9% White). Cottondale is less White than neighboring Coaling (74.4% White), Brookwood (83.1% White), and Northport (63.9% White).

Cottondale's Black Population

1,049 residents of Cottondale identify as Black, or 33.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cottondale slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottondale is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cottondale is more Black than neighboring Coaling (14.9% Black), Brookwood (9.6% Black), and Northport (24.9% Black). Cottondale is less Black than neighboring Holt (52.2% Black), and Tuscaloosa (41% Black).

Cottondale's Asian Population

15 residents of Cottondale identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cottondale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottondale is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cottondale is more Asian than neighboring Holt (0% Asian), Coaling (0% Asian), and Brookwood (0.2% Asian). Cottondale is less Asian than neighboring Tuscaloosa (2.4% Asian), and Northport (1.2% Asian).

Cottondale's Hispanic Population

316 residents of Cottondale identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cottondale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottondale is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cottondale is more Hispanic than neighboring Tuscaloosa (5.5% Hispanic), Coaling (6.5% Hispanic), Brookwood (3.6% Hispanic), and Northport (6.6% Hispanic). Cottondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Holt (16.6% Hispanic).

Cottondale's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Cottondale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cottondale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottondale is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cottondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holt (0.3% Native American/Other), Coaling (0.2% Native American/Other), and Brookwood (0.4% Native American/Other). Cottondale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tuscaloosa (0.7% Native American/Other).

Cottondale's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Cottondale identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cottondale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottondale is ranked #241 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cottondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Holt (2.7% Multiracial), Tuscaloosa (2.6% Multiracial), Coaling (3.8% Multiracial), Brookwood (3% Multiracial), and Northport (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.