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Cotton City, NM
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
286
Land area
25.8sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
0
Cotton City and its ZIP codes
Cotton City at a glance
- Cotton City is 37% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Cotton City.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cotton City, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cotton City, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Cotton City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnimasCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.7 |
| WindmillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| LordsburgCity | 19 mi | 8.4 |
| RodeoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.2 |
| Glen AcresCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| San Simon, AZCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| PlayasCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cotton City, NM in?
- Cotton City is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Cotton City, NM?
- About 286 people live in Cotton City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cotton City?
- Nearby places include Animas (12 mi), Windmill (17 mi), Lordsburg (19 mi), Rodeo (21 mi), Glen Acres (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023