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Cottonwood Joint School District 242
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 is a unified school district in Idaho with a community population of 3,041. The median household income is $80,368 and the median age is 38.6.
3,041
Population
15
People / sq mi
$80,368
Median Income
38.6
Median Age
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 covers 209 sq mi of land at 14.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$80,368
Median Household Income
$34,356
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$259,900
Median Home Value
$866
Median Rent
82.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.4%
High School+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 serves a community with a population of 3,041 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Idaho.
The median household income in Cottonwood Joint School District 242 is $80,368, with a per capita income of $34,356. The poverty rate is 4.7%.
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 is 91.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cottonwood Joint School District 242, 92.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cottonwood Joint School District 242 is $259,900, with a median rent of $866. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.
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Data for Cottonwood Joint School District 242 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1600810).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.