Economy & Jobs — Cottonwood, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,468 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,157 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 436 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.8% |
| Retail | 22.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 123 |
| Physician Offices | 97 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 88 |
| Gas Stations | 74 |
| Law Offices | 74 |
| Insurance Agencies | 46 |
| General Merchandise | 42 |
| Dental Offices | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Hotels Motels | 38 |
| Accounting Firms | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 27 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
