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Cottonwood, Yavapai County, Arizona
Cottonwood, Yavapai County, city, in Yavapai County, Arizona. Cottonwood, Yavapai County had 12,709 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,029 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,580 (±26). GEOID 0416410.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,709
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,029 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,580 ±26
Median household income
$48,448
±$7,605 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$324,100
±$35,276 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,120
±$98 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Cottonwood, Yavapai County and what county is it in?
Cottonwood, Yavapai County is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona. It covers 28.2 square miles of land, 427 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cottonwood, Yavapai County is in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cottonwood, Yavapai County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,709 people lived in Cottonwood, Yavapai County on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020 Census counted 12,029 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,580 (±26).
| Measure | Cottonwood, Yavapai County | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,580±26 | 245,480 | +621 |
| Households | 6,592±381 | 111,157 | +1,114 |
| Average household size | 1.87±0.11 | 2.17 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 7,237±443 | 126,095 | +1,306 |
Cottonwood, Yavapai County's population since 2000
From 9,179 in 2000 to 12,709 in 2025: up 38.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cottonwood, Yavapai County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cottonwood, Yavapai County?
The median resident of Cottonwood, Yavapai County is 54.7 years old; 10.9% are under 18 and 36.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.4%. 15.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cottonwood, Yavapai County | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.7±5.2 | 55.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 10.9%±2.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 36.8%±4.3 pts | 34.1% | – |
| Male | 45.2%±2.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.4%±4.7 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.0%±5.1 pts | 77.4% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±2.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.3%±3.9 pts | 6.4% | +10.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.7%±5.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±2.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| With a disability | 25.5%±3.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1%±4.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±3.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.5%±4.3 pts | 30.3% | +10.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±2.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.0%±4.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cottonwood, Yavapai County earn?
Half of Cottonwood, Yavapai County's 6,592 households earn less than $48,448 a year (±$7,605), against $69,613 in Yavapai County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $52,304 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cottonwood, Yavapai County | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,448±$7,605 | $69,613 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,176±$5,713 | $92,313 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,999±$3,035 | $41,784 | +$5,283 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6%±4.7 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.4%±18.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2%±4.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4%±2.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7%±2.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cottonwood, Yavapai County?
Owners occupy 53.6% of Cottonwood, Yavapai County's occupied homes and renters 46.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $324,100 by its owner (±$35,276). The median renter pays $1,120 a month including utilities, and 34.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cottonwood, Yavapai County | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $324,100±$35,276 | $425,200 | +$91,007 |
| Median gross rent | $1,120±$98 | $1,351 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4%±8.0 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,503±$140 | $1,679 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.6%±6.2 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.4%±6.2 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 7,237±443 | 126,095 | +1,306 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.3%±4.8 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.4%±4.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8%±3.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6%±4.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cottonwood, Yavapai County building?
Builders took permits for 82 new housing units in Cottonwood, Yavapai County in 2025 (78 in single-family houses), 6.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cottonwood, Yavapai County work and get to work?
65.8% of Cottonwood, Yavapai County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Cottonwood, Yavapai County | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.1%±4.2 pts | 48.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.8%±7.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 23.6%±7.2 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±4.6 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min±2.3 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cottonwood, Yavapai County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Cottonwood, Yavapai County, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,598 (Tract 20.01) to $61,417 (Tract 20.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20.01Yavapai County | 5,703 | $50,598 |
| Tract 20.07Yavapai County | 5,297 | $61,417 |
| Tract 20.03Yavapai County | 3,637 | $50,609 |
| Tract 20.02Yavapai County | 5,622 | $66,314 |
| Tract 20.05Yavapai County | 1,869 | $90,192 |
| Tract 19.01Yavapai County | 2,493 | $33,192 |
| Tract 17.01Yavapai County | 5,686 | $74,872 |
| Tract 20.06Yavapai County | 1,464 | $74,067 |
| Tract 19.02Yavapai County | 3,057 | $68,750 |
| Tract 18.03Yavapai County | 2,049 | $66,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cottonwood, Yavapai County) · Census block assignment files
How does Cottonwood, Yavapai County compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cottonwood, Yavapai County is the 2,715th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 40th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Cottonwood, Yavapai County ranks 160th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 40th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 38th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th | 210 |
| Median household income | 160th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 98th | 209 |
| Median home value | 71st | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 56th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st | 175 |
| Median age | 55th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 188th | 206 |
| Work from home | 99th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 169th | 206 |
Cottonwood, Yavapai County's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cottonwood, Yavapai County?
12 of the 57 figures for Cottonwood, Yavapai County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cottonwood, Yavapai County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cottonwood.