Cottonwood, Alabama
Cottonwood: Town in Houston County, Alabama, United States
About
Cottonwood is a town located in the county of Houston in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,289 and a population density of 86 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,247 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cottonwood
| Population : | 1,247 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Houston County |
| Postal code : | 36320 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 334 |
| Area : | 15.02 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.45% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.55% |
| Altitude : | 164 feet / 50, 50 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:41:52 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 31°2'56"N 85°18'18"W (31.0487900, -85.3049300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Cottonwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cottonwood decreased by 3.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,170 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,289 | 9.23% | census |
| 2011 | 1,284 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,289 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,278 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,273 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,267 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,259 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,253 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,250 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,255 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,247 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Other Places in Cottonwood
1 Town of Cottonwood | Alabama
12769 Cottonwood Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Cottonwood (2)
People born in Cottonwood, including United States federal judge Emmett Ripley Cox, baseball player Pete Coachman, .
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Schools in Cottonwood
College & universities near Cottonwood, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483975 | Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | Dothan (AL) | 36303-2251 |
Post offices near Cottonwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Post Office | Cottonwood (AL) | 36320 |
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- Cottonwood , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 503 people.
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Other cities in Houston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houston County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan | 69,414 | The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama. |
| Taylor | 2,440 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Kinsey | 2,293 | Human settlement in Houston County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Ashford | 2,202 | Town in Houston County, Alabama, USA |
| Cowarts | 2,097 | Town of the United States |
| Rehobeth | 1,699 | Town in Houston County, Alabama, United States |
| Webb | 1,479 | Town in Houston County, Alabama, United States |
| Columbia | 743 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Avon | 510 | Town in Houston County, Alabama, United States |
| Gordon | 328 | Place in Alabama, United States of America |
| Madrid | 293 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Memphis | 26 | Town in Alabama |
Distance to Other Cities
Cottonwood distances to largest Alabama cities
