Cottonwood
Town in Houston County, Alabama
Cottonwood is a town in Houston County, Alabama, with 1,048 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madrid, 6.0 miles W.
- 1,048residents (2020 Census)
- 164 ftelevation · 50 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 181 / sq mipopulation density
- 36320ZIP code
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. One source said the town incorporated in 1901, although the 1910 U.S. census stated 1903. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Cottonwood had a population of 1,048.
The area was heavily damaged by an EF2 tornado on January 9, 2024. One person was killed and five others were injured.
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Living in Cottonwood
- Median household income
- $34,468
- Median home value
- $111,500
- Median rent
- $339/mo
- Median age
- 52.5
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Cottonwood had 1,048 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,048 |
|---|---|
| Density | 181 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottonwood at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Houston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,048 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.78 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0540° N, 85.2996° W |
| ZIP code | 36320 |
| Official website | townofcottonwood.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0117824 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottonwood
- Madrid6.0 mi W
- Avon8.8 mi N
- Campbellton, FL9.4 mi SW
- Rehobeth9.5 mi NW
- Ashford9.8 mi N
- Malone, FL10.5 mi SE
- Cowarts10.5 mi N
- Taylor13.1 mi NW
- Jacob City, FL13.5 mi SW
- Gordon13.7 mi NE
- Bascom, FL13.8 mi SE
- Dothan13.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood
What county is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is in Houston County, Alabama.
What is the population of Cottonwood, AL?
1,048 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, AL?
The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 36320.
What is the elevation of Cottonwood?
164 feet (50 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottonwood?
Madrid (6.0 mi), Avon (8.8 mi), Campbellton (9.4 mi), Rehobeth (9.5 mi), Ashford (9.8 mi).
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