Cottonwood, Illinois
Cottonwood: unincorporated community in Illinois
About
Cottonwood is a city located in the county of Gallatin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 521. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 503 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cottonwood
| Population | 503 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8892,-88.2131 |
| Altitude | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:59:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 37°53'21"N 88°12'47"W (37.8892100, -88.2130900).
Cottonwood map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cottonwood decreased by 3.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 521 | - | census |
| 2011 | 523 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 516 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 514 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 515 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 512 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 512 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 513 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 509 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 508 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 503 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cottonwood, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cottonwood, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Cottonwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Post Office | Omaha (IL) | 62871 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Cottonwood, Arizona city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States with a population of 12,762 people.
- Cottonwood, Arizona city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States with a population of 11,818 people.
- Cottonwood, California ghost town in Yolo County, California with a population of 3,850 people.
- Cottonwood, Alabama town in Houston County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,247 people.
- Cottonwood, Minnesota city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,223 people.
- Cottonwood, Idaho town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States with a population of 940 people.
- Cottonwood, Texas City in Brazos County, Texas, United States with a population of 209 people.
- Cottonwood, South Dakota town in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 10 people.
Other cities in Gallatin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gallatin County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shawneetown | 1,070 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Ridgway | 742 | Township in Gallatin County, Illinois |
| Equality | 512 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| New Haven | 377 | Village in Illinois |
| Elba | 271 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Omaha | 199 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Old Shawneetown | 164 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Junction | 110 | Village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States |