Cottonwood, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cottonwood, Arizona is 12,547 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $47,162, the median home value is $286,000, and the median age is 55.8.
The population has grown 15.9% since 2010 (11,166 → 12,939).
12,547
Population
446
People / sq mi
$47,162
Median Income
$286,000
Median Home Value
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Cottonwood covers 28.2 sq mi of land at 446 people per square mile.
About Cottonwood, AZ
Age is the most distinctive thing about Cottonwood: a median age of 55.8, older than the national median. With 12,547 residents, Cottonwood is a city in Arizona.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $47,162, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $286,000, with typical rent around $1,080.
Roughly 26.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Cottonwood — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Cottonwood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cottonwood city had a population of 11,166 in 2010 and 12,939 in 2024, a 15.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,939 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.06%.
12,939
Population (2024)
11,166
Population (2010)
12,939
Peak (2024)
1.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,166 |
| 2011 | 11,131 |
| 2012 | 11,149 |
| 2013 | 11,251 |
| 2014 | 11,422 |
| 2015 | 11,567 |
| 2016 | 11,849 |
| 2017 | 11,988 |
| 2018 | 12,161 |
| 2019 | 12,253 |
| 2020 | 12,109 |
| 2021 | 12,272 |
| 2022 | 12,705 |
| 2023 | 12,885 |
| 2024 | 12,939 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$47,162
Median Household Income
$31,577
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$286,000
Median Home Value
$1,080
Median Rent
51.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.3%
High School+
26.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
70.7%
Public Transit
5.0%
Work From Home
19.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
56.0%
Foreign Born
80.0%
Non-English at Home
8.5%
Veterans
22.5%
With Disability
81.3%
Health Insurance
90.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottonwood, Arizona has a population of 12,547 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Cottonwood, Arizona is $47,162, with 12.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cottonwood, Arizona is $286,000, with median monthly rent at $1,080 and a homeownership rate of 51.0%.
The median age in Cottonwood, Arizona is 55.8 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
The population has grown 15.9% since 2010 (11,166 → 12,939).
Cottonwood city, AZ Climate
Cottonwood city, AZ has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F) and receives about 417 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.8°C
Avg Temp
417
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 44° | 35 mm |
| February | 9° / 48° | 40 mm |
| March | 11° / 52° | 47 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 24 mm |
| May | 20° / 67° | 13 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 8 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 47 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 56 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 43 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 33 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 35 mm |
| December | 7° / 44° | 36 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cottonwood city, AZ
The most comfortable months to visit Cottonwood city, AZ are typically May, June and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.