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Cottondale, AL

Census-designated place in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population

2,632

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

764

ZIP codes

0

Cottondale and its ZIP codes

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Cottondale at a glance

  • Cottondale is about 7.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $44,877, 30% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,200 (34% below Alabama) and median rent is $935 a month.

Local data for Cottondale, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cottondale, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$44,877

Poverty rate

32.0%

Median home value

$139,200

Median rent

$935/mo

Homeownership

82.0%

Bachelor's or higher

14.9%

Median age

45.1

Average commute

23.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (170), Irish Americans (136), Mexican Americans (65).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscaloosa County. PPP loans are for Cottondale.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,659

98,620 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,696

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $6,550 per person

Tuscaloosa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cottondale, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.3%
  • Carpooled2.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cottondale, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

829

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

539

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 35°F

57.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cottondale, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.7%

U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities near Cottondale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HoltCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.2
TuscaloosaCity6.5 mi62.5
CoalingCity6.7 mi5
BrookwoodTown7.5 mi8.4
NorthportCity9.7 mi18
VanceCity13 mi10.2
CokerTown14 mi1.9
MoundvilleTown17 mi4.6
WoodstockTown18 mi7.3
Lake ViewCity19 mi2.1
West BloctonTown20 mi4.8
North JohnsTown23 mi0.2
BrentCity24 mi8.8
CentrevilleCity24 mi9.5
McCallaCensus-designated place26 mi33.8
GordoTown27 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cottondale, AL in?
Cottondale is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
What is the population of Cottondale, AL?
About 2,632 people live in Cottondale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cottondale?
Nearby places include Holt (2.5 mi), Tuscaloosa (6.5 mi), Coaling (6.7 mi), Brookwood (7.5 mi), Northport (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023