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Cottondale, FL
Town in Jackson County, Florida.
Population
822
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
251
ZIP codes
0
Cottondale and its ZIP codes
Cottondale at a glance
- Cottondale is 40% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,959 a year, 50% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,200 (78% below Florida) and median rent is $1,085 a month.
Local data for Cottondale, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cottondale, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,959
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$79,200
Median rent
$1,085/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (52), Puerto Ricans (38), Italian Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Cottondale.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,664
14,429 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$374M
FY 2026, $7,901 per person
How people get to work
Cottondale, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.4%
- Carpooled20.5%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cottondale, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cottondale, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Cottondale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlfordTown | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Jacob CityCity | 7 mi | 3 |
| MariannaCity | 7.9 mi | 18.6 |
| ChipleyCity | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| CampbelltonTown | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| GreenwoodTown | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| GracevilleCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Madrid, ALTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| WausauTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| MaloneTown | 17 mi | 3 |
| BascomTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| BonifayCity | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| Cottonwood, ALTown | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| NomaTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| EstoTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| AlthaTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cottondale, FL in?
- Cottondale is in Jackson County, Florida.
- What is the population of Cottondale, FL?
- About 822 people live in Cottondale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cottondale?
- Nearby places include Alford (6.9 mi), Jacob City (7 mi), Marianna (7.9 mi), Chipley (10 mi), Campbellton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023