Census-designated place · California
Cottonwood (Shasta County), California
Cottonwood (Shasta County), census-designated place, in Shasta County, California. Cottonwood (Shasta County) had 7,408 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,256). GEOID 0616630.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,408
±1,256 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,268
Median household income
$95,577
±$21,049 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$363,000
±$73,740 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,391
±$482 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Cottonwood (Shasta County) and what county is it in?
Cottonwood (Shasta County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Shasta County, California. It covers 13.2 square miles of land, 474 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cottonwood (Shasta County) is in the Redding, CA 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 (Shasta County), and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Cottonwood (Shasta County)'s population at 7,408 (±1,256). The 2020 Census counted 6,268 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Cottonwood (Shasta County) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,408 ±1,256 | 181,436 | +4,165 |
| Households | 2,608 ±352 | 71,232 | +1,301 |
| Average household size | 2.84 ±0.24 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,719 ±363 | 80,068 | +1,333 |
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 (Shasta County)?
The median resident of Cottonwood (Shasta County) is 38.8 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 ±2.8 | 41.7 | +10.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.3% ±4.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4% ±3.9 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±4.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% ±4.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.5% ±6.3 pts | 75.3% | −11.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±3.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±3.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1% ±5.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±2.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±3.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0% ±3.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±6.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±5.4 pts | 23.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.6% ±2.0 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 (Shasta County) earn?
Half of Cottonwood (Shasta County)'s 2,608 households earn less than $95,577 a year (±$21,049), against $72,636 in Shasta County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,647 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $52,930 after inflation. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,577 ±$21,049 | $72,636 | +$52,930 |
| Mean household income | $132,768 ±$33,167 | $98,245 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,532 ±$10,518 | $39,574 | +$22,405 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7% ±4.3 pts | 13.3% | −30.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6% ±2.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±3.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±6.4 pts | 91.3% | – |
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 (Shasta County)?
Owners occupy 68.8% of Cottonwood (Shasta County)'s occupied homes and renters 31.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $363,000 by its owner (±$73,740). The median renter pays $1,391 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $363,000 ±$73,740 | $366,400 | +$167,197 |
| Median gross rent | $1,391 ±$482 | $1,317 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3% ±20.1 pts | 43.3% | −34.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,715 ±$188 | $1,990 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.8% ±11.0 pts | 65.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.2% ±11.0 pts | 34.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,719 ±363 | 80,068 | +1,333 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0% ±9.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6% ±7.9 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.7% ±6.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±3.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
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 do people in Cottonwood (Shasta County) work and get to work?
83.6% of Cottonwood (Shasta County)'s workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±6.8 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±3.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±6.4 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±4.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±4.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±2.6 | 19.8 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 (Shasta County)?
1 census tract lies mostly in Cottonwood (Shasta County), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 122Shasta County | 6,459 | $87,152 |
| Tract 123.03Shasta County | 3,923 | $97,941 |
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 (Shasta County)) · Census block assignment files
How does Cottonwood (Shasta County) compare with other places in California?
Cottonwood (Shasta County) ranks 499th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 560th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 887th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 499th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 462nd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 826th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 761st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 540th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 807th | 988 |
| Median age | 582nd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 471st | 1,064 |
| Travel time to work | 877th | 1,069 |
Cottonwood (Shasta County)'s figures with every place in California (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 (Shasta County)?
16 of the 57 figures for Cottonwood (Shasta 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 (Shasta 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' school search.