Cottondale
Town in Jackson County, Florida

Cottondale is a town in Jackson County, Florida, with 848 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alford, 6.7 miles S.
- 848residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 259 / sq mipopulation density
- 32431ZIP code
About Cottondale
Cottondale is a city in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida Panhandle and North Florida. The population was 848 at the 2020 census, down from 933 at the 2010 census. The City of Cottondale was one of several Florida Panhandle communities devastated by Hurricane Michael in 2018.
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Living in Cottondale
- Median household income
- $36,959
- Median home value
- $79,200
- Median rent
- $1,085/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Cottondale had 848 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 848 |
|---|---|
| Density | 259 per sq mi (100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottondale at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 848 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.27 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.7897° N, 85.3660° W |
| ZIP code | 32431 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1214850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottondale
- Alford6.7 mi S
- Jacob City7.2 mi NW
- Marianna8.2 mi E
- Chipley10.4 mi W
- Campbellton11.3 mi N
- Greenwood13.4 mi NE
- Graceville14.7 mi NW
- Malone16.8 mi NE
- Wausau17.0 mi SW
- Madrid, AL17.1 mi N
- Bascom17.5 mi NE
- Cottonwood, AL18.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cottondale
What county is Cottondale in?
Cottondale is in Jackson County, Florida.
What is the population of Cottondale, FL?
848 people lived in Cottondale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottondale, FL?
The ZIP code of Cottondale is 32431.
What is the elevation of Cottondale?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottondale?
Alford (6.7 mi), Jacob City (7.2 mi), Marianna (8.2 mi), Chipley (10.4 mi), Campbellton (11.3 mi).
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