Cottonwood

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

Aerial view of Cottonwood, Arizona
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Cottonwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 167 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,070 ft (1,850 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Low Mountain, 14.6 miles SW.

About Cottonwood

Cottonwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 226 at the 2010 census.

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$50,800
Median age
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Cottonwood, AZ population

Cottonwood had 167 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census167
Density1,065 per sq mi (411 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cottonwood at a glance

StateArizona (AZ)
CountyApache County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population167 (2020)
Land area0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Elevation6,070 ft (1,850 m)
Coordinates36.0722° N, 109.8901° W
ZIP code86520
Census code (GEOID)0416360

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood

What county is Cottonwood in?

Cottonwood is in Apache County, Arizona.

What is the population of Cottonwood, AZ?

167 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, AZ?

The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 86520.

What is the elevation of Cottonwood?

6,070 feet (1,850 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cottonwood?

Low Mountain (14.6 mi), Chinle (18.2 mi), Pinon (18.4 mi), Steamboat (22.0 mi), Many Farms (23.4 mi).

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