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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.0488,-85.3049 |
| Altitude | 164 feet / 50, 50 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:18:59 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 31°2'56"N 85°18'18"W (31.0487900, -85.3049300).
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chan...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cottonwood decreased by 3.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,170 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,289 | 10.17% | census |
| 2011 | 1,284 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,289 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,278 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,273 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,267 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,259 | -0.63% | 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 |
Services and Civic Places in Cottonwood
1Town of Cottonwood | Alabama
12769 Cottonwood Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320 View details
Phone: +13346912671 | Website available
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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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cottonwood, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483975 | Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | Dothan (AL) | 36303-2251 |
Closest post offices linked to Cottonwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Post Office | Cottonwood (AL) | 36320 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Cottonwood, Arizona city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. with a population of 12,762 people.
- Cottonwood, Minnesota city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. with a population of 1,223 people.
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 |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Cottonwood distances to largest Alabama cities