Cottonwood, AL Demographics

A map of Cottonwood's Population by Race

Cottonwood, Alabama had a population of 1,048 in 2020. It was 66.0% White, 26.5% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cottonwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottonwood is the 302nd 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).

Cottonwood's White Population

692 residents of Cottonwood identify as White, or 66.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Cottonwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottonwood is ranked #378 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cottonwood is more White than neighboring Campbellton (36.1% White). Cottonwood is less White than neighboring Madrid (85.7% White), Avon (88% White), Ashford (73.3% White), and Cowarts (77.5% White).

Cottonwood's Black Population

278 residents of Cottonwood identify as Black, or 26.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cottonwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottonwood is ranked #190 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cottonwood is more Black than neighboring Madrid (7.2% Black), Avon (5.8% Black), Ashford (20.4% Black), and Cowarts (14% Black). Cottonwood is less Black than neighboring Campbellton (55.5% Black).

Cottonwood's Asian Population

6 residents of Cottonwood identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cottonwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottonwood is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cottonwood is more Asian than neighboring Avon (0.4% Asian), Ashford (0.3% Asian), Campbellton (0% Asian), and Cowarts (0.1% Asian). Cottonwood is less Asian than neighboring Madrid (0.8% Asian).

Cottonwood's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Cottonwood identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cottonwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottonwood is ranked #312 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cottonwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Avon (2.2% Hispanic), Ashford (1.7% Hispanic), and Campbellton (2.1% Hispanic). Cottonwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Madrid (4.2% Hispanic), and Cowarts (2.6% Hispanic).

Cottonwood's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Cottonwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cottonwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottonwood is ranked #382 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cottonwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madrid (0% Native American/Other). Cottonwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avon (0.6% Native American/Other), Ashford (0.8% Native American/Other), Campbellton (2.6% Native American/Other), and Cowarts (0.9% Native American/Other).

Cottonwood's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Cottonwood identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cottonwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Cottonwood is ranked #194 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cottonwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Madrid (2.3% Multiracial), Avon (3% Multiracial), Ashford (3.6% Multiracial), and Campbellton (3.7% Multiracial). Cottonwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Cowarts (4.9% Multiracial).

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