Demographics & People — Cottonwood, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,091 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
| Median Age | 52.5 |
| Total Households | 513 |
| Family Households | 279 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 732 |
| Black or African American | 288 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 449 |
| American | 288 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 256 |
| Irish | 100 |
| German | 71 |
| English | 68 |
| European | 21 |
| Norwegian | 21 |
| Brazilian | 6 |
| Portuguese | 6 |
Language
| English Only | 1,040 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,052 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 84 |
| Population 18+ | 1,025 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cottonwood, Alabama.