Cottonwood, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County
, Arizona
, United States
. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 11,171.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 10.7 square miles (27.7 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 9,179 people, 3,983 households, and 2,369 families residing in the city. The population density
was 860.3 people per square mile (332.1/km²). There were 4,427 housing units at an average density of 414.9 per square mile (160.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.24% White
, 0.49% Black
or African American
, 1.57% Native American
, 0.41% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 9.66% from other races
, and 2.59% from two or more races. 20.53% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 3,983 households out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,444, and the median income for a family was $37,794. Males had a median income of $24,308 versus $19,977 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,518. About 8.9% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
Yavapai County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*89.3% White*0.6% Black*1.7% Native American*0.8% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.5% Two or more races*5.0% Other races*13.6% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, Arizona
Arizona
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, United States
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. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 11,171.
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 34°43′56"N 112°1′7"W (34.732145, -112.018565).According to the United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 10.7 square miles (27.7 km²), all land.
Climate
Cottonwood has a semi-arid steppe climate. In January the normal high temperature is 55 °F (12.8 °C) with a low of 26 °F (-3.3 °C). In July the normal high temperature is 97 °F (36.1 °C) with a low of 68 °F (20 °C). Annual precipitation is around 13 inches (33 cm).Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 9,179 people, 3,983 households, and 2,369 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 860.3 people per square mile (332.1/km²). There were 4,427 housing units at an average density of 414.9 per square mile (160.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.24% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.49% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.57% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.41% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 9.66% from other races
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, and 2.59% from two or more races. 20.53% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 3,983 households out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,444, and the median income for a family was $37,794. Males had a median income of $24,308 versus $19,977 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $17,518. About 8.9% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
External links
- Verde Independent - Local newspaper