Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cottondale, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

822

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.3%635

Black

13.6%112

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%42

Two or More

4%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%30

High School Diploma

38.3%214

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%27

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%46

Associate's Degree

8.1%45

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%46

Master's Degree

3.2%18

Professional Degree

0.5%3

HS or Higher

76.7%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,200

Median Renti

$1,085

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%238

Renter-Occupied

33.1%118

Total Units

425

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.5%63

$50K–$100K

36.1%86

$100K–$150K

16%38

$150K–$200K

8%19

$200K–$300K

10.9%26

$300K–$500K

2.5%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

7.5%32

2000–2009

4%17

1990–1999

16%68

1980–1989

14.4%61

1970–1979

24%102

1960–1969

9.4%40

1950–1959

7.3%31

1940–1949

4.9%21

1939 or earlier

12.5%53

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.7%291

Bottled/LP Gas

16.6%59

Utility Gas

1.1%4

No Fuel

0.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,959

Mean Household Incomei

$54,450

Per Capita Incomei

$25,277

Poverty Ratei

28.1%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

314

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.6%34

$10K–$15K

11.2%40

$15K–$20K

4.2%15

$20K–$25K

7.3%26

$25K–$30K

4.8%17

$30K–$35K

4.8%17

$35K–$40K

11%39

$40K–$45K

2.5%9

$45K–$50K

2.5%9

$50K–$60K

6.5%23

$60K–$75K

5.9%21

$75K–$100K

12.1%43

$100K–$125K

8.1%29

$125K–$150K

3.4%12

$150K–$200K

6.2%22

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Public Housing11 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

101.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

303

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

303

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

38(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured