Cotton City
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Cotton City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, with 266 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,236 ft (1,291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Animas, 12.2 miles S.
- 266residents (2020 Census)
- 4,236 ftelevation · 1,291 m
- 25.8 sq miland area · 66.9 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
About Cotton City
Cotton City is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cotton City had a population of 266. New Mexico State Road 338 passes through the community.
The community was named for its cotton gin, which serves the area's cotton farms.
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Living in Cotton City
- Median household income
- $56,574
- Median home value
- $186,900
- Median age
- 33.9
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Cotton City had 266 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 266 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cotton City at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 266 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.82 sq mi (66.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,236 ft (1,291 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1105° N, 108.8801° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3518310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cotton City
- Animas12.2 mi S
- Windmill17.2 mi SE
- Lordsburg19.2 mi NE
- Rodeo20.6 mi SW
- Glen Acres20.6 mi NE
- San Simon, AZ23.2 mi NW
- Playas24.3 mi SE
- Hachita35.2 mi E
- Bowie, AZ38.3 mi W
- Virden40.6 mi N
- Franklin, AZ40.7 mi N
- Redrock40.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cotton City
What county is Cotton City in?
Cotton City is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Cotton City, NM?
266 people lived in Cotton City at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Cotton City?
4,236 feet (1,291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cotton City?
Animas (12.2 mi), Windmill (17.2 mi), Lordsburg (19.2 mi), Rodeo (20.6 mi), Glen Acres (20.6 mi).
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